California Could Ban Dabs
California could soon ban the potent cannabis extracts, dabs. A bill regulating the industry would prohibit any physician from prescribing butane hash oil.
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Gov. Dayton Seeks $2.2M for Marijuana Study
Gov. Mark Dayton said he would ask for $2.2 million for research into its possible benefits. Mayo Clinic would head the study, and focus on cannabidiol.
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24 Mind-Blowing Facts About Marijuana Production in America
You thought your pot came from environmentally conscious hippies? Think again. The way marijuana is grown is anything but sustainable and organic.
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Piece of the Week | LED Glass Pipe
This LED glass pipe would be fun to pull out of your pocket late night, or even better as a camping accessory!
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Washington's New Marijuana Law May Be Freeing Up Police Resources
A drop in the number of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges in Washington state shows the new law is freeing up court and law enforcement resources.
Seattle Medical Marijuana Dispensary Is First In Washington State To Achieve National Certification
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Washington State was certified under a nationwide program that verifies the quality of products sold.
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Las Vegas to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Las Vegas City Council took a stand on medical marijuana last Wednesday, voting to allowing dispensaries and...
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Georgia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The Georgia Senate approved limited use of medical marijuana, sending the legislation back to the state House with expectations of extended negotiations.
CBD-Only Legislation Will Likely Be Unworkable For Most Patients
Lawmakers are poised to enact legislation providing epilepsy patients, with strains of cannabis or cannabis extracts high in the compound cannabidiol (CBD).
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Why Dianne Feinstein Opposes Marijuana Legalization
California senator Dianne Feinstein disapproves of marijuana legalization. “The risk of people using marijuana and driving is very substantial,”
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 19, 2014.
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How Cannabis Can Save Cancer-Stricken Kids: An Introduction to 'Weed the People,' by Ricki Lake
"Weed the People," examines medical cannabis in families and kids. "...,experience has opened my eyes and shown me the healing potential of this plant."
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 19, 2014:
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Chris Christie Worried About Profit Motive Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Gov. Chris Christie said, “...what I originally proposed…was that it be a hospital-based program, that way the profit motive is drained out a lot from it.”
Indiana: Lawmakers Approve Legislation Reclassifying Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity
Indiana House and Senate lawmakers have signed off on legislation, Senate Bill 357, to reclassify and regulate industrial hemp. As passed, the measure reclassifies cannabis possessing less than 0.3 percent THC as an industrial crop
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How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.
Michigan: Regulators Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Law To Include Patients With PTSD
Members of the Medical Marihuana Review Panel voted 6 to 2 to expand the state’s list of qualifying conditions to include PTSD. Michigan physicians may now authorize cannabis for the treatment of post traumatic stress.
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Why National Marijuana Legalization Will Happen, in One Chart
In a Pew Research Center poll, Millennials overwhelmingly supported marijuana legalization at a 69% rate, more than double their support since 2005