“McGruff” Arrested with Grenade Launcher, 1,000 Weed Plants
An actor who played McGruff the Crime Dog in Galveston, Texas, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possession of 1,000 pot plants and a grenade launcher
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Reason: 50 State Marijuana Law Roundup
Reason's John K. Ross reports on the proposed recreational and medical marijuana laws in the 50 states for 2014.
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Medical Marijuana Gains Momentum in the Deep South
Huffington Post reports that medical marijuana's effectiveness in treating seizures has even the southern states considering allowing its use.
Rhode Island Bill to Regulate Marijuana Coming Soon
It also directs the Department of Revenue to license and regulate marijuana producers and retail marijuana stores.
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Ladybud: Could Cannabis Really Be an Exit Drug?
Laurel Dewey explains that not only is cannabis not a gateway drug, but an exit drug that helps people with serious addiction problems.
Michigan High Court Rules for Medical Marijuana
Wyoming's ordinance "directly conflicts" with the state's medical marijuana law because it allows what the law "expressly prohibits."
Hemp Amendment Becomes Law as Prez Signs Farm Bill
President Obama signed into law the omnibus farm bill, which includes an amendment allowing for research into hemp production in states that authorize it.
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Missouri Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Representative Chris Kelly is sponsoring a Missouri marijuana legalization bill that would legalize possession of up to 1 pound of cannabis.
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Scientific American: End Ban On Psychoactive Drug Research
Scientific American calls for an end to the ban on psychoactive drug research, noting that marijuana, LSD, psilocybin and MDMA may lead to new treatments.
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Piece of the Week | Fishing Gear Pipe Set
This week we are back to stealthy pieces, who would think that fishing gear could be a pipe?
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Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Uruguayan President José Mujica has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to rethink the drug war.
Michigan High Court Rules for Medical Marijuana
In a bellwether case, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that cities and counties cannot pass ordinances that violate the state's five-year-old Medical Marihuana Act. The ruling came in Ter Beek v. the City of Wyoming.
Arizona Bill to Regulate Marijuana Introduced
Rep. Ruben Gallego has introduced HB 2558, which would end the prohibition of marijuana in Arizona.
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Vice President Joe Biden Not High on Marijuana Legalization
Vice President Joe Biden said in a Time interview on Thursday that the Administration supports smarter enforcement, but not outright legalization.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 5, 2014.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Connie Johnson introduced SB 2116, a marijuana legalization bill that would regulate cannabis like alcohol.
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Seattle Police Overstepping With Pot Business Notifications
Seattle PD has been sending notifications to neighbors of potential pot business locations, suggesting complaints and reminding them they can object.
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New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban
New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie spoke about the NFL's ban on cannabis, saying that players will continue to use the plant.