Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014.
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Colorado Expects Legal Weed Windfall
Less than 2 months after the first recreational dispensaries opened in Colorado, revenue estimates for legal weed have jumped significantly.
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Italy to Release 10K Pot Prisoners
Thanks to recent reform, Italy no longer treats cannabis enthusiasts the same as heroin enthusiasts, and is set to release 10,000 pot prisoners.
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Recreational Marijuana Finally Arrives in Boulder, Colorado
Cannabis enthusiasts in Boulder, Colorado finally have a recreational marijuana dispensary nearby.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014:
Big Players to Wait for 2016 on CA Legalization Initiative
Legalization will most likely not be on the ballot in California this year. Three initiatives have been filed, but two of them appear to lack the funds
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9 Countries That Could Be Next to Legalize Marijuana
Leaf Science lists the 9 countries that could be the next to legalize marijuana.
Poll: New York Voters Back Medical Marijuana 10 to 1
New Yorkers Overwhelming Support Fixing New York’s Broken Marijuana Policies. State Senate Out of Step with New York Voters; Reform Urgently Needed.
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Marijuana May Prevent Blindness
A new study finds that marijuana may prevent blindness from pigmentosa.
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Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa Introduced
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Iowa has been introduced, but may fail due to a lack of GOP support.
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Earliest Hemp Fabric Found in 9,000-Year-Old House
Excavation of the stone age city Çatalhöyük in Turkey has yielded the earliest hemp fabric ever found.
Mexico Marijuana And Drug Reform Bills Filed
The legalization of marijuana in Uruguay and the US states of Colorado and Washington has enlivened ongoing efforts at drug reform in Mexico
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Reno Mayor Has Change of Heart, Supports Dispensaries
Reno Mayor Bob Cashell has changed his mind, now voicing support for licensing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
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US Drug Policy Fuels Push For Legal Pot Worldwide
Legalization in the US has fueled legalization efforts elsewhere, giving momentum to the push for legal pot worldwide .
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Ten Reasons Why the UK Needs Drug Policy Reform
Mike Power describes the failures of prohibition, giving ten reasons why the UK needs drug policy reform.
No Marijuana Legalization for Hawaii This Year
Senate Bill 2733 was "deferred" in committee, or, as Sen. Will Espero said, "At this time, the legalization bill is dead."
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Identity Verification at Dispensaries May Soon Be Automated
New developments may soon allow for automated paperwork and identity verification in dispensaries.
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Wisconsin Governor Thinks Alcohol Safer Than Pot
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker thinks that alcohol is safer than pot, and is upset about the presidents remarks to the contrary.