DC Think Tank: Let’s Finally End Marijuana Prohibition
One of the important Washington DC think tanks, the Brookings Institute, is hosting a panel discussion on states’ efforts to legalize marijuana on April 15.
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Vet Wants to Legalize Pot for Dogs
Veterinarian Doug Kramer thinks that the THC in marijuana could help dogs and other pets with painful conditions that don't respond to other treatments...
Kentucky Industrial Hemp Legislation Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
On Friday, April 5th, Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky stated that he will let Kentucky’s industrial hemp measure become law without his signature...
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Marijuana Taxes in Colorado Could Exceed 30 Percent
Will Colorado voters choke on marijuana taxes at this level, even if the first $40 million goes towards school construction?
Feds' New Cell Phone Spying Device Raising Privacy Concerns
Federal investigators & other law enforcement agencies are turning to a new, more powerful & more threatening technology in their bid to spy. Cell phone...
Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Alabama
Many traditionally write off the Southern United States as an area dead to cannabis law reform, but one Alabama Representative is behind a new effort...
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Seattle Police Return Marijuana Taken from Street Dealers
In what the Seattle Police Department described as its “first time ever” event, authorities let go street dealers picked up during a police investigation...
Hawaii Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Dies
A bill that would have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Hawaii has died in the House...
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Dutch City of Eindhoven Wants to Grow Their Own Marijuana
In an attempt to prevent 'back-door dealings' in Dutch coffee shops, the city of Eindhoven wants to grow marijuana for itself.
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Massachusetts Dispensaries May Need $1M to Set Up Shop
The state's Department of Public Health proposed rules to require Massachusetts dispensaries to have $500,000 in escrow to be granted a license
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First Rhode Island Dispensary Approved by Health Department
The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center was granted a registration certificate. Another Rhode Island dispensary is also set to open in the coming weeks.
Most Americans Want Legal Marijuana
For the first time, Pew Research Polling has released new survey data that reveals 52% of Americans want marijuana to be legalized. Only 45% were opposed.
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Business Insider: Marijuana Has Won the War on Drugs
In his article in Business Insider, Walter Hickey says "At least when it comes to marijuana, the war on drugs is over."
Florida Attorney Drops Charges Against Bob and Cathy Jordan
Michael had already prevailed on a medical necessity case on the west coast of Florida, and he at once met with Bob and Cathy Jordan.
Medical Marijuana Now Available in Czech Pharmacies
On Tuesday, in pharmacies across the Czech Republic, medical marijuana was made available to patients suffering from cancer, Parkinson’s, MS, or psoriasis.
The Rocky Mountain Road to Legal Marijuana Commerce
Amendment 64 didn't just legalize marijuana in Colorado -- it also called on the state to come up with a regulatory regime for legal marijuana commerce...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 3, 2013: