Majority Supports Marijuana Reform in Michigan
The poll found near majority support (47%) for legalizing marijuana by taxing and regulating it like alcohol, with 16% saying the favored decriminalization.
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Forced Drug Tests for College Students a No-No, Judge Rules
A US district court judge in Missouri ruled that a college violated the Fourth Amendment when it ordered all students to submit to mandatory drug tests.
Hemp in the Time of New Federal Marijuana Policy
The Justice Department's policy directive on marijuana opened the door not just to regulated medical and legal marijuana, but also to industrial hemp.
Reason for Optimism, But Work Remains After Senate Hearing
Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate may not have marked the end of the war on medical cannabis patients, but Congress is now ready to take the issue seriously.
Study: Cannabis Plays Little Role in Global Disease Burden
Cannabis use is not a significant contributor to the global burden of disease, according to an epidemiological review published in The Lancet.
Earl Blumenauer, Grover Norquist Push Marijuana Tax Reform
Earl Blumenauer and Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist announced the release of a paper protesting the unjust taxes to marijuana businesses
Global Student Paper Competition Taking on Drug Policies
This encourages students to think critically about the war on drugs, the implications of current drug policies on security, health, justice and human rights
Legal Marijuana States Move Forward With Rules
Colorado this week became the first legal marijuana state to set its final rules for pot commerce, but Washington state isn't far behind.
Finally, Recognition of Medical Value of Cannabis
As a medical doctor, and as governor, Kitzhaber needs to be better educated on the science and medicine of cannabis as it exists today.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.11)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 11, 2013:
Nevada State Athletic Commission Eases Up on Marijuana Use
While it will still be possible to test positive under the new threshold, it will be very difficult for prior marijuana use to disqualify athletes.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.09.11)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 11, 2013.
Feds Reaffirm They Will Not Likely Challenge Legalization
Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee, James Cole reaffirmed that the Justice Department is unlikely to challenge marijuana legalization efforts.
Medical Marijuana Advocacy Meeting - San Diego ASA
In addition, we will have updates about local cases, progress with regulations, and information about advancements in the field of medical marijuana.
CA Introduces Bill to Regulate Medical Marijuana Businesses
The bill would also grandfather in the medical marijuana businesses already operating legally under city or county laws.
The Next Ten States to End Marijuana Prohibition
MPP will work with local and national allies to pass initiatives in at least five states and bills in five state legislatures to end marijuana prohibition.
Senate Holds Hearing on Federal Enforcement of Cannabis Laws
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold unprecedented hearings at 2:30pm ET, focusing in part on the details of that enforcement plan.
Private Plane Pilots Face Warrantless Drug Searches
Private plane pilots, especially those traveling to or through states with relaxed marijuana laws, are being subjected to warrantless searches.