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CannabusinessLink July 9, 2013

Massachusetts Going High-Tech to Track Medical Marijuana

MA is looking for IT consultants to determine the cost of creating the "single electronic system" required by the state's law to track medical marijuana.

By Zeke Becker

Needless Victims July 9, 2013

Let’s Get Jerry Duval Out of Prison!

Jerry Duval surrendered to federal authorities to serve a whopping 10-year prison sentence, even though he was never in violation of medical marijuana laws.

By Kris Hermes

Law & Politics July 8, 2013

Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers

Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.

By Phillip Smith

Law & Politics July 8, 2013

Pennsylvania NAACP Says Legalize Marijuana

"I am honored that the NAACP has spoken out in favor of my legislation to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana in Pennsylvania," Leach said.

By Phillip Smith

Law & PoliticsLink July 8, 2013

Who Doesn't Want Marijuana Legal? Cops and Cartels

Both the drug war crusaders of law enforcement and their targets, organized crime, agree that marijuana should not be legal.

By Zeke Becker

Law & Politics July 8, 2013

Allowed: Cop to Lobby for Marijuana Legalization

Having a currently employed law enforcement officer being given the ‘green’ light by their command to lobby for marijuana legalization maybe a first.

By Allen St. Pierre

Law & Politics July 8, 2013

Judge Stays Seizure of Medical Marijuana Club

A federal judge granted Oakland's request to stay federal forfeiture proceedings against a medical marijuana club while it defends its standing on appeal.

By filing forfeiture proceedings against Harborside in Oakland and San Jose

CannabusinessLink July 6, 2013

"Starbucks of Marijuana" Entrepreneur Jamen Shively Coming to San Francisco Monday

Jamen Shively, creator of the Diego Pellicier 'premium' marijuana retail brand, is speaking Monday at noon at San Francisco's St. Francis Drake Hotel...

By Alexander Martin

Gear July 5, 2013

Piece of the Week | Butterfly Pipes, Bongs and Paraphernalia

This week I was inspired by my 2 year old running around in the backyard chasing butterflies. So what kind of butterfly pipes, bongs and other accessories are out there?

By Rob Schmidt

Pot Luck July 5, 2013

Stoner Humor: Colorado 2013 Post Amendment 64

Stoner Humor: A joke that came to me this morning after a friend stopped by and realized he needed to leave because of the following situation...

By Harrison Garcia

Marijuana NewsLink July 5, 2013

Washington State Ditches Marijuana Logo

Washington's marijuana logo was not very well-received, the Liquor Control Board announced that it is trashing the logo and will work on a replacement.

By Zeke Becker

Law & PoliticsLink July 5, 2013

Illinois MMJ Bill About to Become Law - Police Chief Scared

The Illinois MMJ bill is about to become law, and Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel is terrified.

By Zeke Becker

Marijuana News July 5, 2013

July San Diego Americans for Safe Access Meeting

Join patients, advocates, scientists, and concerned citizens July 9th, 7 - 9pm for the July San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access monthly meeting.

By San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access

Cannabis Facts July 4, 2013

Study: Cannabinoid (CBD) Reduces Cigarette Consumption

The inhalation of the cannabinoid CBD mitigates tobacco smokers’ desire for cigarettes, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.

By Paul Armentano