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Lawyer Sues Health Canada for Patient's Home Grows
John Conroy is bringing legal action against Health Canada for cancelling licenses which allow Canadian medical marijuana patients their own home grows.
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Arkansas AG Rejects Medical Marijuana Proposal, Again
For the fifth time, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected a medical marijuana proposal that would put the issue on the ballot.
Chronicle Book Review: High Price
High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society, by Dr. Carl Hart - A damned good read.
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Florida Launches Drive for 2014 Medical Marijuana Amendment
Orlando lawyer John Morgan launched the drive this week to put a Medical Marijuana Amendment on the Florida ballot in 2014.
Oregon Governor Signs Marijuana Policy Reforms Into Law
On Monday, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed into law two bills that make sensible changes to Oregon’s marijuana laws.
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First RI Medical Marijuana Festival Held in Providence
Rhode Island enjoyed its first annual Medical Marijuana Festival on Sunday.
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NH Medical Marijuana Bill Sponsor Expresses Concerns
New Hampshire Rep. Donna Schlachman, who sponsored the medical marijuana bill in the state, expressed concerns about some of the changes that were made.
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Los Angeles Releases List of Authorized Dispensaries
The Los Angeles city attorney's office has released a list of 134 dispensaries still allowed to operate after the passage of Measure D.
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Nevada Business Spells Out New Industry of Medical Cannabis
Nevada Business Magazine describes the laws, fees and intentions of Senate Bill 374, which set up a regulatory framework for the medical cannabis industry.
Marijuana Debated at Aspen Ideas Festival
In an interesting debate at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Drug Policy Alliance director Ethan Nadelmann is debating former DEA administrator Asa Hutchinson.
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Colorado Releases Finalized Rules for Recreational Marijuana
Colorado Department of Revenue released its rules for recreational marijuana licensing, production, testing and sales.
Malaysia Minister Talks Drug Decriminalization
A Malaysian minister said the nation is moving toward decriminalizing, but her remarks also suggest that drug users would be exchanging jail for treatment.
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Sensible BC Prepares for Decriminalization on Canada Day
Sensible BC was out yesterday turning Canada Day into Cannabis Day, recruiting volunteers for their signature drive for the decriminalization of cannabis.
Oregon Approves Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties
Oregon's House and Senate have given approval to two separate legislative measures to reduce penalties related to certain marijuana possession offenses.
New Jersey Passes Bill to Improve Medical Marijuana Access
New Jersey’s medical marijuana law has shown itself to be flawed in many ways, but the legislature has approved a bill that would make improvements.
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Jersey's Only Dispensary Short on Meds, Closes for 2 Weeks
New Jersey's only medical marijuana dispensary, Greenleaf Compassion Center, has announced that it will be closed for 2 weeks.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana
As of Monday, Vermont will be the 17th state to decriminalize marijuana possession. A bill passed earlier this year goes into effect then.
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Ohio Medical Cannabis Movement Gathering Signatures
Ohio Rights Group needs to collect almost 400,000 signatures by next July in order to put an industrial and medical cannabis amendment on the 2014 ballot.