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DC Mayoral Candidate Drafting Decriminalization Bill
DC coucil members Tommy Wells, mayoral candidate for the District of Columbia in 2014, and Marion Berry are drafting a marijuana decriminalization bill.
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Study: Why Pot Smokers Are Skinnier
Marijuana users had smaller waists and scored higher across several measures of blood sugar regulation.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 15, 2013:
CannabusinessLink
This Marijuana Security Firm Struck Gold After Solving One of the Toughest Problems in Legalization
Canna Security America, led by Dan Williams, might be the furthest thing you think of when you hear the term "marijuana business." Williams and his partners have become the go-to firm for the installation of security systems in marijuana dispensaries across Colorado.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.05.15)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 15, 2013.
Study: Cannabis Use Reduced Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
A study has revealed that cannabis may help protect against type 2 diabetes. Researchers in the US found that regular users have better blood sugar control.
Dabs: World’s Most Powerful and Sought After Weed Product
For all other occasions and mind states there’s “dabs,” a type of solidified hash oil also known as “concentrates.”
San Diego City Attorney Sends Marijuana Ordinance to Mayor
DRAFT MARIJUANA ORDINANCE SENT TO MAYOR, COUNCIL Among the directions to the City Attorney’s office was to draft a land-use ordinance on medical marijuana
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WA Pigs Eating Medical Marijuana Plant Leftovers
BB Ranch in Washington uses medical marijuana plant leftovers from a growers co-op to feed 4 pigs.
NYC Marijuana Possession Arrests Declining, But Still Sky High
Thanks to aggressive policing strategies, New York City has for more than a decade been the world's leader in marijuana possession arrests, but now those...
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Garden Grove, CA Orders Dispensaries to Close
The city of Garden Grove, California sent cease-and-desist orders to over 60 medical marijuana dispensaries last week.
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Republican Rep Wants to Amend Maine Legalization Bill
Wilson wants to amend Maine's legalization bill to limit growing to 10 centers and a single distribution service. He wants to auction off the contracts.
56% Support for Legalizing Marijuana in Arizona
Behavior Research Center asked respondents whether or not they favored or opposed legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Activists Kids Returned
Last Friday, medical marijuana activists Lindsey and Josh Rinehart's two sons were returned to them after 17 days.
Feds Seizing San Francisco Pot Club
Uncle Sam is seizing a San Francisco property that houses a medical marijuana dispensary.
Public Health Experts Make I-502 Suggestions to WA Liquor Control Board
A group of substance abuse, law and public health experts have sent a 16 page letter to Washington's Liquor Control Board making recommendations for I-502.
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Kentucky - Public Support for Medical Marijuana Almost 80%
While public support for marijuana legalization in Kentucky is only about 25%, almost 80% of residents think medical marijuana should be legal.
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NJ Senate Candidate Smokes a Joint for Drug War Victims
Don DeZarn, libertarian candidate for the New Jersey Senate, smoked a joint in Veteran's Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.