Animal: Why You’ll Never See “Marijuana” on Our Site
ANIMAL has a policy to not use “marijuana.” Cannabis? Sure. Weed? Definitely. Marijuana, though? Almost never. NPR has a good article explaining why.
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In Profit-Sharing Scheme, Oklahoma DA Used Contractor for Highway Drug Stops
Hicks told The Oklahoman he hired the contractors because "he hoped to make money for his office from the drug stops because of a loss of federal funds."
Arkansas AG Rejects Medical Marijuana for the Sixth Time
If such a proposal ever makes it past McDaniel, the people of Arkansas can decide whether or not they want to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
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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.
Medical Marijuana Push Gears Up in Kentucky
Thwarted twice before in efforts to get a medical marijuana bill moving in Frankfort, Clark and supporters are gearing up for another try.
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Beer Breweries Embrace Cannabis Themed Branding
Though the feds routinely reject beer labeling that mentions cannabis, one Washington brewery has released a "Joint Effort Hemp Ale" throughout the state.
Citizen Lobbying Works
Citizen lobbying works. The researchers at the Congressional Management Foundation, experts of legislative advocacy, agree.
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.
Federal Bill Would Up Penalties for Marijuana Trespass Grows
"Trespass grows" are a tempting alternative for growers who seek to avoid having their own properties seized under federal drug asset forfeiture laws.
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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.
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Nevada Medical Marijuana Users Still Worry About DUI
Nevada medical marijuana users are concerned as the state's dispensaries open for business in 2014 that they could easily violate Nevada's DUI standard...
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NYT: As a Religion, Marijuana-Infused Faith Pushes Limits
He points out that the court is unlikely to find Mr. Christie not guilty because we could each have our own religions which require cannabis or other drugs.
With Legalization Looming, Lessons from the Netherlands
CO and WA are already on their paths to legalization. The next wave of states can learn, not just from Denver and Olympia, but from the Dutch pioneers too.
MI Patients Deserve Access to All Forms of Medical Marijuana
A recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals leaves patients who use medical marijuana edibles, tinctures, and ointments at risk of being arrested!