GOP Congressman Introduces CBD Oil Bill
GOP Congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania introduced a bill today that would make CBD oil legal under federal law...
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Poll: Majority of Floridians Support Legalized Marijuana; Super-Majority Endorse Medicalization
Nearly nine out of ten Florida voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority of Floridians support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose,
New York Times: End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
What is arguably the most influential and respected newspaper in the United States is ready to free the weed. In a Sunday editorial, the New York Times called forthrightly for the end of federal marijuana prohibition.
Rand Paul Files Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has filed a bill to reform federal asset forfeiture laws. Yesterday, he introduced the FAIR (Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration) ACT, Senate Bill 2644, which would require the government to prove with clear and convincing evidence...
Homeowners’ Associations Can Regulate Marijuana in Neighborhoods
Homeowners’ associations cannot legally ban their members from using marijuana in their homes in states where it is legal to do so, but some HOAs are attempting to do just that, claiming that marijuana use is a nuisance, reports the Gazette.
University of Arizona Alumnus Starts Petition to Reinstate Sue Sisley
Ricardo Pereyda, a University of Arizona alumnus and veteran diagnosed with PTSD, has begun a petition for the university to reinstate Sue Sisley, one of the foremost experts in using medical marijuana to treat PTSD.
Rand Paul Files Medical Marijuana Amendment
US Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) today filed an amendment to Senate Bill 2569, the "Bring Jobs Home Act," that would explicitly allow states to pass medical marijuana laws despite the provisions of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Minnesota Names Michelle Larson as Marijuana Director
Minnesota has named Michelle Larson as their first marijuana director with less than a year before their medical marijuana law takes effect.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 23, 2014:
Sentencing Commission Cuts Up to 46,000 Drug War Prisoners' Sentences
In a much anticipated move, the US Sentencing Commission last Friday voted unanimously to retroactively apply previously approved reductions in federal sentencing guidelines to federal drug war prisoners already serving their sentences.
Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The New Approach Oregon marijuana legalization initiative has qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's office reported today. That means Oregon will join Alaska in voting on marijuana legalization this year.
Product Review: The Herbalizer - The World's First Smartvape
If Apple ever designs a home vaporizer, it will probably look a lot like the Herbalizer.
Illinois Seizure Bill Becomes Law
On Sunday, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill that will add seizure conditions to Illinois’ medical cannabis program for both adults and minors. The new law also allows parents to seek permission for minors to access medical marijuana for other qualifying conditions.
Rand Corporation to Consult on Marijuana Study in Vermont
Beginning this week, the Rand Corporation will send representatives to Vermont to work with the state’s Secretary of Administration on a study of the effects of taxing and regulating marijuana similarly to alcohol...
Hundreds of Low-Level Marijuana Offenses Could Be Thrown Out in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn District Attorney, Kenneth Thompson, has assembled a team that is reviewing hundreds of low-level marijuana offenses that the department could decline to prosecute, DNAinfo reports.
US Sentencing Commission Votes Unanimously to Make Drug Sentencing Reductions Retroactive
The US Sentencing Commission Friday voted unanimously to make previously agreed upon federal drug sentencing reductions retroactive. That means tens of...
Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect In Nation’s Capital
As of midnight Wednesday, D.C.’s marijuana decriminalization law is officially in effect. The new law...
House Votes to Let Banks Take Deposits From Marijuana Businesses
In a historic vote Wednesday, the US House has approved an amendment to the Treasury Department appropriations bill barring the agency from spending any money to punish financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it is legal.