Virginia NORML Adopts a Highway
Last week, Virginia NORML posted the first NORML “Adopt-a-Highway” sign in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Study: Cannabis Gives Improvement in Palliative Oncology Care
The population of the prolonged users in the current study reported significant improvement in all aspects of supportive and palliative oncology care.
100,000 NYC Residents Could Benefit From Medical Cannabis
The report, entitled “100,000 Reasons: Medical Marijuana in the Big Apple,” finds that 8 out of 10 New Yorkers endorse patient access to medical cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.08.28)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 28, 2013:
John Hanger: Marijuana Reform Can Elect the Next PA Governor
"When I win the primary, they are going to understand a major reason for my victory will be marijuana reform." -John Hanger
Oregon 2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiative Likely
Oregon activists organized as New Approach Oregon will try to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the November 2014 ballot.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.28)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of August 28, 2013.
Eric Holder Pressed on DEA Use of NSA Intelligence
Five Democratic senators and three Democratic congressmen -- all senior members of the House Judiciary Committee -- have sent a letter to Eric Holder.
Learn the Facts About Medical Marijuana
Studies are showing medical marijuana doing a lot of good for people with a variety of medial issues.
Study: THC Increases Brain Activity With Positive Stimuli
Researchers reported increased brain activity following THC administration when subjects’ processed stimuli with a positive emotional content.
Mexican Drug Cartels Not in "Over 1,000 US Cities"
Mexican drug cartels "now maintain a presence in over 1,000 cities" has been heard ever since the claim was made in a 2011 report by the now defunct NDIC.
Senate Judiciary Holding Marijuana Policy Hearing Next Month
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has scheduled hearings on marijuana policy. "Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws" will take place September 10.
DEA Must Pay $3 Million in 2010 Killing of LA Teen
A federal judge awarded $3 million to the family of an 18-year-old honors student who was gunned down by undercover DEA agents in a parking garage in 2010.
CNN to Vaporize New Dr. Sanjay Gupta Weed Strain
CNN contacted the Helping Hands Dispensary in Boulder, Colorado and requested that it stop the sales of the “Sanjay Gupta Kush” strain, ANIMAL has learned.
New Orleans Cop Jailed in 2012 Drug War Killing
Chronicle tallied 63 drug war deaths in 2012. Eight were law enforcement officers. Of the 55 civilian deaths, only two resulted in an officer being charged.
MA Dispensary Application Process Continues to Move Forward
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) collected several applications today from prospective Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) operators.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Moving Forward
"We certainly hope they're successful...Turning Florida medical marijuana green would be a big deal." -- Mason Tvert
Feds Force Security and Armored Car Companies to Stop Servicing the Cannabis Industry
The Drug Enforcement Agency has informed security and armored car services that they can no longer render services to state-legal cannabis providers...