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Medical Marijuana Ballot Title Submitted in Arkansas, Again
McDaniel has already rejected medical marijuana legislation five times, using 'ambiguous language' as an excuse.
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Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Thriving
Since August 2012, Arizona has seen 98 registration certificates awarded for those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Denver Officials Want Legal Marijuana to Pay for Everything
Vincent Carrol points out the contradiction of Denver's plans to hire 26 additional police officers due to the passage of Amendment 64.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.16)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 16, 2013.
Seattle Limits Marijuana Grows, WA Adviser Considers THC Cap
In an article on seattlepi.com, Jake Ellison notes that Washington's Liquor Control Board has set no limits on the size of recreational marijuana grows.
Will Cartel Leader's Capture Reduce Violence or Drug Abuse?
"He is the most sadistic drug capo in Mexico," said George Grayson, a professor of politics and an expert on the Zetas cartel.
Michigan House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The Republican-controlled Michigan House Friday approved a bill that would allow for the suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients.
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Seattle to Ticket for Smoking Marijuana in Public. Sometime
Under I-502, Seattle residents caught smoking marijuana in public have received only warnings. The city is expected to enact an ordinance to fine people.
Portland, ME Residents Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization
Portland’s City Council voted 5-1 to send the marijuana legalization ordinance to voters on a November ballot, rather than immediately adopting it.
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MMJ Advocates in Jackson, MI to Protest Dispensary Ban
Advocates are organizing a protest for August 13, when the Jackson city council will revisit a dispensary ban and either enact or repeal the ordinance
Study: Marijuana Use Decreased Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal
Cannabis consumption is associated with mitigated symptoms of opiate withdrawal in subjects undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.
Drug Treatment Specialists on Cannabis Law: Don't Imprison, Make Us Rich
Drug treatment specialists are fighting to decriminalize small amounts. When someone is busted for possession, they get a new (court ordered) client.
Washington Expresses More Concern Over Cannabis Extracts
When Washington's Liquor Control Board released its draft rules, it ruled that cannabis extracts and concentrates can't be sold in retail channels.
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30,000 Square Foot Dispensary Proposed in Massachusetts
John Glowik has been meeting with officials in Grafton, Massachusetts to discuss his proposal to open a 30,000 square foot medical marijuana dispensary.
Cavemen Painted on LSD, According to New Research
Cavemen would deliberately seek out and eat hallucinogenic plants before engaging spiritual rituals, and would then paint all the trippy shit they saw.
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Oregon Dispensary Law Won't Stop Pending Cases
Oregon's recently-passed medical marijuana dispensary law won't help owners and operators that were arrested before its passage.
Advocates Appeal Marijuana's Federal Status to Supreme Court
ASA filed a petition for writ of certiorari today with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a marijuana's federal status as one of the most dangerous drugs.
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Boulder Wants Even More Sales Tax on Recreational Marijuana
The Boulder City Council may add an additional 10% sales tax (on top of the 16.3% sales tax in place) and a 15% excise tax to recreational marijuana.