Mississippi Assembly Passes Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
The Mississippi General Assembly passed HB 1231, legalizing certain, very limited medical marijuana extracts for patients suffering from seizure disorders.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 2, 2014:
Obama Needs to Slap Down His Rogue DEA Chief
DEA's Michele Leonhart told a congress her agency is "fighting back" against Justice Department policies tolerating marijuana in states where it is legal.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.01)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 1, 2014:
Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.
Illinois Bill to Add Seizure Conditions to Medical Marijuana Program Advances
At a hearing, members of the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee advanced a bill adding seizures as qualifying medical conditions in a state program.
New Jersey Marijuana Prosecutors Reverse Course, Say It’s Time to Legalize
The New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association officially supports legalizing possession of marijuana, an unlikely source of support.
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
“The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the DC mayor after a 10 to 1 council vote.
Study Finds Legalization of Medical Marijuana Does Not Increase Crime, May Decrease Violent Crime
The 18-year-old question as to whether or not legalizing medical marijuana causes an increase in crime seems to be answered in a recent study by a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas this week.
Maral v. Live Oak - Local Politics Matter
A local ban stands after the California Supreme Court refused an appeal in Maral v. Live Oak, allowing cities and counties to prevent patients from growing.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Patients Slam Governor
At a press conference, Medical marijuana patients slammed Gov. Mark Dayton for stalling on a bill currently being considered in the Minnesota legislature.
Troopers 'License Plate Profiling' in Idaho for Marijuana
An Idaho state trooper arrested and searched a 70-year-old Washington man solely because of his license plate from Colorado, where marijuana is legal, the man claims in a federal lawsuit.
MD Senate Passes a More Patient-Friendly Medical Cannabis Bill
The Maryland Senate passed SB 923, authorizing the Medical Marijuana Commission to license and regulate medical cannabis growers and treatment centers
As California Moves To Ban Dabs, Washington Wants To Legalize
Washington's House and Senate voted to approve House Bill 2304, which calls to legalize retail sale of dabs. Whereas in California...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 26, 2014.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.25)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 25, 2014:
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely to Increase Overall Voter Turnout
Nearly four out of ten participants in the survey would be “much more likely” to go to the polls if an initiative to legalize marijuana was on the ballot.
Over Two-Thirds of Delaware Voters Support Marijuana Policy Reform
Marijuana Policy Project says more than two-thirds of Delaware citizens favor replacing criminal penalties for up to an ounce of marijuana with a $100 fine.