CA Supreme Court to Hear Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban Case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments that address whether cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries or should be compelled to regulate them.
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Mitch McConnell Endorses Kentucky Hemp Bill
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), endorsed pending legislation in his home state that seeks to reintroduce industrial hemp cultivation there.
Study: Marijuana Smoking Not Associated with Greater Mortality Risk Among Heart Attack Survivors
Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducted a prospective study assessing the survival rates of 3,886 heart attack survivors...
Oakland Complains of 'Twilight Zone' Medical Marijuana Case
The possible shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary puts Oakland in a "twilight zone" where it has no rights, a city lawyer told a federal judge.
Several States Considering Legislation To Legalize Adult Cannabis Consumption
Lawmakers in several states are anticipated to debate legislative measures this year that seek to legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis...
Colombia Set to Decriminalize Ecstasy, Meth
Colombia: Minister for Justice and Law Ruth Stella Correa said Wednesday that the government will propose decriminalizing the possession of small amounts...
Motel Case Marks a Victory Against Federal Forfeiture Abuse
In a major victory against federal forfeiture abuse, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a scheme by federal prosecutors to seize a motel.
Czech Parliament Approves Medical Marijuana
The Czech Senate Wednesday approved a bill allowing for the use of medical marijuana by an overwhelming margin of 67-2.
Montana Medical Marijuana Cultivator Chris Williams to Be Sentenced Friday in Federal Court
Medical marijuana advocates travel 3,300 miles to support Chris Williams, protest federal attacks on medical marijuana...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 30, 2013:
Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Moving
A Republican-backed bill that would subject welfare recipients to drug testing has passed a second committee vote and now heads for the Senate floor.
City of Oakland Battles in Federal Court over Harborside
DOJ will argue for dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the City of Oakland in to halt the forfeiture of property being used by Harborside Health Center.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.01.29)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 29, 2013...
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in New Hampshire
In addition to New Hampshire - Hawaii, Maine, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont are also considering marijuana legalization for all adults.
Marijuana, Childhood Autism and Prohibition
Someone forwarded me an email and link to a recent CNN video of a young boy in Oregon lawfully using medical cannabis for his autism.
FDA Panel Wants Tighter Controls on Pain Relievers
An FDA panel voted to recommend that pain relievers containing hydrocodone be moved from Schedule III to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act.
NCAA to Tighten Up Marijuana Testing, But Reduce Penalties
The marijuana testing threshold will drop from 15 ng to 5 ng, the same that is considered impairment under Washington's new marijuana DUID law.
2016 for a Marijuana Legalization Bid in California
California activists are eager for marijuana legalization, but crafty movement strategists are counseling patience -- and trying to build their forces.