New Jersey Will Expand Medical Marijuana Program
In early April, Gov. Chris Christie proposed allocating $1.6 million to fund New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, doubling the initial spending plan.
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Measure Introduced to Form Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation that would establish a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.
Alaska Prepares for 2014 Ballot Initiative
On Tuesday, marijuana policy reform activists in Alaska presented a drafted ballot initiative that calls for taxing and regulating marijuana like alcohol.
DARE: Failing American Youth and Taxpayers for Thirty Years
Leading scholar, author and activist for youth drug education, Marsha Rosenbaum, Ph.D, criticizes DARE’s ineffectiveness and expense for thirty years.
Congress Predicts Current Congress Will Legalize Hemp
Along with his general optimism for where the issue is going, Blumenauer predicted that the current Congress will legalize hemp growing.
63% of District of Columbia Voters Support Marijuana Legalization
A poll by Public Policy Polling, funded by Marijuana Policy Project and Drug Policy Alliance, revealed that 63% of DC voters support regulating marijuana.
Kansas Governor Signs Public Benefits Drug Test Bill
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill that requires applicants for benefits to undergo a drug test if there is "reasonable suspicion".
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois Bill
The Illinois House voted to pass HB1, which creates a framework to protect physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
New York Health Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Sen. Diane Savino and Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried introduced the medical marijuana bill and are optimistic about its chances in the Senate.
Court Rejects Researcher's Bid to Grow Medical Marijuana
The US Court of Appeals rejected Dr. Lyle Craker's appeal of the decision to deny him a license to grow medical marijuana for research purposes.
St. Louis Eases Up on Marijuana Possession
The city had no law on marijuana possession, so police had to enforce a more rigid state law, handcuffing and arresting suspects.
Nearly 250 Physicians in Illinois Endorse Medical Marijuana
a group of doctors announced the support of nearly 250 Illinois physicians for allowing patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana.
Are We Really "Going Dark"? -- The DEA and Apple's iMessage
Are We Really "Going Dark"? When the tech world news web site CNET published excerpts of a leaked DEA memo explaining how, during an investigation, the...
Medical Marijuana Legislation Moves Forward in Pennsylvania
The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, or House Bill 1181, was introduced Monday at the State House.
Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!
SB 281, a bill adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana, has cleared its last hurdle...
DEA Bans More Synthetic Pot Chemicals
The DEA found there was enough information available to determine that they pose "an imminent hazard to public safety."