Stay Lifted in San Francisco Medical Pot Club Seizure Case
The federal government can move forward with seizure proceedings against a San Francisco medical-marijuana dispensary that lost its appellate bid.
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South Carolina: Lawmakers Sign Off on Hemp Cultivation Measure
SC lawmakers want to reclassify cannabis possessing small quantities of THC such as Hemp as an industrial crop rather than a controlled substance.
Minnesota: Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Compromise Measure
Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers, along with Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, agreed late last week to legislation that seeks to provide access to limited preparations of cannabis to qualified patients.
Kentucky Sues Feds Over Confiscated Hemp Seeds
Earlier this week, the Drug Enforcement Administration ordered that 250 pounds of hemp seed be seized at Louisville Airport in Kentucky...
Eric Holder Reigns in DEA Chief Michelle Leonhart for Undermining Obama’s Position on Marijuana Sentencing
In recent talks with Attorney General Eric Holder, DEA Chief Michelle Leonhart was encouraged to tone down the Drug War propaganda she has been advancing since the Obama administration did not sue the state of Colorado for legalizing marijuana.
NY Senate Has the Votes to Pass Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Sen. Diane Savino claims she has rallied enough votes to pass SB 4406, which legalizes medical marijuana, more than what is needed to pass the bill
House to Vote on Budget Amendment to Defund Medical Marijuana Raids
The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on budget appropriation legislation for the Department of Justice's medical marijuana raids.
Missouri Becomes 19th State To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Nixon made Missouri history by allowing the state to join the ranks of 18 others that have eliminated the possibility of jail time for the possession of marijuana.
Wisconsin Girl Dies Waiting for Implementation of Cannabis Oil Legislation
Lydia Schaeffer passed away from a rare genetic disorder. Her plight inspired lawmakers in Wisconsin to legalize a marijuana extract to treat her condition.
DEA Playing Games with Kentucky's Hemp Seeds; State Sues
After being misled by the DEA about whether it would release imported heed seed destined for the state's hemp research projects, the state of Kentucky is now suing the federal anti-drug agency,
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 14, 2014:
NORML PAC Endorses Wes Neuman for Congress in Florida’s 7th District
NORML PAC is endorsing Wes Neuman in his campaign against incumbent John Mica to become the next Congressman for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.05.14)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 14, 2014:
Connecticut: Majority of Voters Supportive of Legalizing Marijuana
Nine out of ten Connecticut voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll
Marijuana Co-op Member Says State Can't Tax a Federal Crime
Washington state can't make a member of a medical marijuana co-op pay thousands of dollars in marijuana tax because he's facing a federal crime for it, the man claims in Federal Court.
New York City’s New Boss, Same as the Old?
A report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project shows marijuana arrests have increased in New York City under new Mayor De Blasio and Commissioner Bratton
GOP Congressman Threatens to Block DC Decrim Law
Even as the House held a first hearing on DC's recently passed decriminalization law, at least one congressman is threatening to file legislation to undo it
Colorado Lawmakers Set Up Banking System for Marijuana Industry
Colorado lawmakers moved the marijuana industry away from its cash-only roots when they approved the world’s first baking system for marijuana businesses.