New York Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
This is a simple matter of compassion. This is the fourth time the State Assembly has passed a medical marijuana bill. Now it’s time for the Senate to act.
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Medical Cannabis Is a “Hoax,” Says Bloomberg
In case you need any clarifying on where Michael Bloomberg stands on weed, the mayor called medical cannabis a “hoax” on his WOR radio appearance Friday.
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DC Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Will Open... Someday
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Washington DC have been ready to open for a month, but are still being delayed by the Department of Health.
Texas Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Passes
Gov. Rick Perry (R) had called on the legislature to pass both bills. It is almost certain that he will sign the unemployment drug testing bill into law.
Oregon Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
“Each person who suffers has different levels of how they’re impacted... This is about providing a legal avenue for people suffering from PTSD.”
AB 473 Falls Short in California Assembly
The California Assembly rejected AB 473 on Friday. The 35-37 vote means the effort by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano to regulate medical cannabis will not move on.
Medical Marijuana Lobby Day - June 17, Washington DC
Students for Sensible Drug Policy will convene a medical marijuana lobby day to encourage Congress to allow states to create their own cannabis policies.
Vaporizer Company Wants Amanda Bynes for Spokeswoman
Bronson got a minimal icon of his own face on his, and the Game’s is adorned with fancy gold leaf. What would an Amanda Bynes signature vape look like?
What It's Like To Be High While Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was an avid marijuana advocate and, in my personal opinion, one of the smartest people to ever live.
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UFC Raises Testing Threshold for Marijuana to WADA Standard
UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner said the testing threshold for marijuana will be raised from 50ng/mL to 150ng/mL.
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Decriminalization Now in Effect in St. Louis, Missouri
Those caught with marijuana will be given a ticket instead of jail. The decriminalization bill was sponsored by anti-cannabis Alderman Shane Cohn.
3 Massachusetts Towns Are Open to Medical Marijuana Clinics
While most south suburbs in Massachusetts are wary of medical marijuana dispensaries, at least three towns in this area have signaled they might welcome...
Starbucks of Weed, Brought to You by Ex-Microsoft Executive
Shively said he hoped Diego Pellicer could become to weed what Starbucks is to coffee, he has the support of at least one lawmaker, WA Rep Reuven Carlyle.
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Former Mexican President, Vicente Fox, Pushing for Marijuana Legalization
Former Mexican president Vicente Fox who once led a military crackdown on drug cartels now has a new pitch: creating a legal system to produce, distribute and tax marijuana.
Colorado Legislature Must Have Been Smoking Something
Colorado legalized recreational pot smoking, but this week the governor signed an unconstitutional bill that keeps marijuana magazines under the counter.
Piece of the Week | Prism Glassworks Errlephant and Studio Showcase
This week’s Piece of the Week is a ton of fun and comes with unprecedented access to the artist and operation. Meet the Prism Glass Works Errlephant. How cool is that?! A cute sandblasted elephant that just so happens to fill his belly with dabs… mint.
Marijuana Prohibition Puts Industry Women at Risk
As more women are drawn to Humboldt County’s cannabis trade & off-grid lifestyle, a local battered-women’s shelter has noticed a growing trend of violent...
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Study: Low Doses of THC Can Halt Brain Damage
Science Daily breaks down a recent study which found low doses of THC protect against brain damage after seizures, hypoxia and some toxic drugs.