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San Jose Council Delays Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Vote
The debate over medical marijuana dispensaries in San Jose was delayed when a contentious city council chamber failed to vote on a proposed ordinance.
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Denver Accepts Tweaks to Marijuana-Themed Concerts
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra's is aligning its bring-your-own-cannabis concerts with laws that authorize but still regulate marijuana use in Colorado.
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Want to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Illinois? It Will Cost You
Illinois passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana though Illinois has some of the strictest regulations and most expensive entry fees in the industry.
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See How Much the Medical Marijuana Effort Has Raised in Florida
A political committee helping spearhead a ballot effort to legalize medical marijuana in Florida raised an overall total of $3.1 million through April.
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New NFL Policy Will Change Pot Discipline
A source told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the NFL is considering updating its dated drug policy, which would significantly increase the threshold for...
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Iowa Governor Branstad Likely to Sign Cannabis Oil Bill
The chances are very good that Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a bill into law this month to allow the use of cannabis oil to treat severe cases of epilepsy.
Connecticut: Majority of Voters Supportive of Legalizing Marijuana
Nine out of ten Connecticut voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll
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Medicating Colorado Vets Won’t Lose Healthcare
Military vets using medical marijuana will not be disqualified from VA benefits or services according to the Colorado Veterans Administration medical center
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Claims That Marijuana Use Makes Students Lazy Are Unfounded
There is a belief among administrators that student use of marijuana leads to lackluster academic performance and a lack of interest in campus involvement.
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Bermuda Report Urges Easing Marijuana Laws
A report commissioned by the government of Bermuda has endorsed legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and decriminalizing personal use of the drug.
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Use the Pot Leaf to Distinguish Medibles?
High Times reports Colorado is a facing public relations issue that must be dealt with effectively, products infused with marijuana, medibles.
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NY's Medical Marijuana Bill: Glaucoma Out, Rheumatoid Arthritis In
Recent amendments to New York medical marijuana bill include not allowing it to be used for glaucoma, but for rheumatoid arthritis, the bill's sponsor said.
Marijuana Co-op Member Says State Can't Tax a Federal Crime
Washington state can't make a member of a medical marijuana co-op pay thousands of dollars in marijuana tax because he's facing a federal crime for it, the man claims in Federal Court.
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Poll: Slim Majority in Connecticut Backs Legalizing Recreational Pot
By a slim margin, Connecticut voters back recreational marijuana, with strong support coming from those under 30, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
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Alcohol Kills One Person Every 10 Seconds Worldwide: WHO
While prohibitionists futiley try to prove history's first cannabis overdose, the World Health Organization said that alcohol kills 3.3 million people worldwide each year
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Strictly Business: Marijuana Debate Far From Over
It’s tough to select the set of rules In blending between those ready to seize the moment and those whose regulate a business still illegal in 48 states.
New York City’s New Boss, Same as the Old?
A report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project shows marijuana arrests have increased in New York City under new Mayor De Blasio and Commissioner Bratton
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3 Months Since Legalizing Marijuana, Here's What Colorado Looks Like
Colorado's Department of Revenue reports that marijuana retailers sold nearly $19 million in recreational weed in March, up from $14 million in February.