Mitch McConnell Endorses Kentucky Hemp Bill
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), endorsed pending legislation in his home state that seeks to reintroduce industrial hemp cultivation there.
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Couple Loses Kids and Car for Medical Marijuana
A California couple has had their children taken away and their car seized after a passed 'compliance check' on their medical marijuana garden.
Study: Marijuana Smoking Not Associated with Greater Mortality Risk Among Heart Attack Survivors
Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducted a prospective study assessing the survival rates of 3,886 heart attack survivors...
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Canada Takes a Giant Step Back from Medical Marijuana
A Canadian Court of Appeals overturned a 2011 ruling. The new judge decided that being seriously ill does not give anyone the right to use medical marijuana
Oakland Complains of 'Twilight Zone' Medical Marijuana Case
The possible shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary puts Oakland in a "twilight zone" where it has no rights, a city lawyer told a federal judge.
Piece of the Week | Swiss Perc Bong
Swiss Perc, what’s a Swiss Perc? Well it’s short for “Swiss Cheese Peculator”. Take a look at the bongs and the name immediately makes sense. For a bong, it’s all about the…
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Poll: Marijuana Users in Legal States Shouldn't Be Arrested
Almost 3/4 of people polled think that marijuana users in states that have legalized marijuana should not be arrested.
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Colorado Companies on Internet Offer Free Marijuana
A Colorado Springs company offers free marijuana, but the associated delivery charge has many questioning the legality of the business.
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Georgia Marijuana Reform Group Reaches Out to Governor Deal
Georgia CARE, a marijuana reform group, has asked governor Nathan Deal (and the state) to stop the arrest and prosecution of marijuana possession cases.
Several States Considering Legislation To Legalize Adult Cannabis Consumption
Lawmakers in several states are anticipated to debate legislative measures this year that seek to legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis...
Colombia Set to Decriminalize Ecstasy, Meth
Colombia: Minister for Justice and Law Ruth Stella Correa said Wednesday that the government will propose decriminalizing the possession of small amounts...
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South Dakota Bill Seeks Medical Defense for Marijuana Charge
Rep. Dan Kaiser, R-Aberdeen, a police officer, and Sen. Craig Tieszen, R-Rapid City, a retired police chief, told a South Dakota House committee that their bill would not legalize marijuana or set up a system where people could get it for medical purposes. But they said people suffering or dying from cancer or debilitating diseases should be able to use medical necessity as a defense if they are arrested for possessing two ounces or less of marijuana.
Motel Case Marks a Victory Against Federal Forfeiture Abuse
In a major victory against federal forfeiture abuse, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a scheme by federal prosecutors to seize a motel.
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Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State
Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State.
Czech Parliament Approves Medical Marijuana
The Czech Senate Wednesday approved a bill allowing for the use of medical marijuana by an overwhelming margin of 67-2.
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Alabama to Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Sponsored by Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd, Alabama's medical marijuana bill will be considered next week by the House Health Committee.
Montana Medical Marijuana Cultivator Chris Williams to Be Sentenced Friday in Federal Court
Medical marijuana advocates travel 3,300 miles to support Chris Williams, protest federal attacks on medical marijuana...
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Iowa Senate Democrats Back Medical Marijuana Bill
Democrats in the Iowa state Senate on Wednesday introduced a bill that allows use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions and the creation of...