DEA Medical Cannabis Offensive May Have Cost $13.3 Million
These raids constitute one of President Obama’s single biggest days of paramilitary action on medical cannabis providers, but what did this offensive cost?
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Senator Segerblom: Nevada to Make a Bundle on Medical Marijuana
Las Vegas Senator Segerblom (D) said future Nevada pot dispensary owners are in a perfect position to make millions of dollars because...
Florida Bong Ban - House Bill 49 - Dazed and Confused
Florida Citizens as-well-as the outside public have little to fear, and even less to worry about. In reference to House Bill 49, the 'Florida Bong Law'
Will Problems with Colorado's MMJ Industry Remain Under A64?
Many Colorado residents have heard, seen or experienced the haphazard way the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division squandered their resources.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.24)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 24, 2013:
CA Democratic Party Urges Obama to Halt Dispensary Raids
this is an opportunity for Obama to stop unfair arrests by keeping his campaign promise not to interfere with medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
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Amendment 64 Working Groups Preparing Final Regulations
The rules are being fine-tuned over the coming weeks. Westword has a schedule of the Amendment 64 working group meetings, which are open to the public.
San Diego Superior Court Judge Denies Collective's Defense
A superior court Judge prohibited defense from bringing evidence to support that cannabis patients may lawfully collectively cultivate medical cannabis.
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Medbox Expands Into Illinois, Nevada, New York and Oregon
Medbox will begin consulting operations in Illinois, Nevada, New York and Oregon, where legislation has recently allowed for medical marijuana dispensing.
CO Officials Learn Something About Seed to Sale Tracking
Members of the Colorado Department of Revenue learned a very important lesson about marijuana plants, and their plans for seed to sale tracking.
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Settlement Reached in Arkansas Marijuana Machine Lawsuit
Jerry Cox, president of the Arkansas conservative group Family Council Action Committee that campaigned against legalizing medical marijuana, agreed not...
States Require Testing Marijuana for Safety, Potency
In response to Colorado and Washington’s legalization laws, laboratories are springing up that test marijuana for its safety, purity and potency.
Chronicle Book Review: Too High to Fail
While it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out in the crowd, New York Times bestselling author Doug Fine's Too High to Fail is exceptional.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 17, 2013:
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Boulder City Council Comes to Its Senses on Marijuana Tax
Boulder's city council voted down a proposed additional 10% sales tax, because the city will receive funds from the state marijuana tax.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Thriving
Since August 2012, Arizona has seen 98 registration certificates awarded for those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries.
Seattle Limits Marijuana Grows, WA Adviser Considers THC Cap
In an article on seattlepi.com, Jake Ellison notes that Washington's Liquor Control Board has set no limits on the size of recreational marijuana grows.
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MMJ Advocates in Jackson, MI to Protest Dispensary Ban
Advocates are organizing a protest for August 13, when the Jackson city council will revisit a dispensary ban and either enact or repeal the ordinance