Idaho Seizes Medical Marijuana Activists' Kids
Idaho is officially not a marijuana-friendly state. Although it is bordered on most sides by medical marijuana states ...
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Seattle MMJ Collective Speaks Up About DEA Shutdown
One of those targeted is a small medical marijuana collective in Ballard, The Only Natural, which has only 20 plants and 8 ounces kept for sale.
Kal Penn of “Harold & Kumar” Off-base for Defending Obama Attacks in Medical Marijuana States
Last week Kal Penn, who plays Kumar in the “stoner” film franchise Harold & Kumar, spoke to Huffington Post Live about President Obama’s marijuana policies.
Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Measure
Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters.
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Obama Says No to Legalizing Marijuana
In a speech in Mexico City on Friday, President Obama shut the door on any possibility that he'll support efforts in his second term to legalize certain...
New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Killed
NH won't be the next state to decriminalize marijuana possession. The state Senate Thursday killed a decriminalization bill, calling it "deeply flawed."
San Diego Rally Against Federal Interference: May 6th
May 6th, 12pm: Join patients, professionals & concerned citizens for a rally at the San Diego Federal Courthouse against the continued federal interference
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Ohio Medical Marijuana and Legalization Bills Introduced
The first would legalize marijuana for medicinal uses and the second is a recreational marijuana legalization bill based on Colorado's Amendment 64.
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San Francisco Dispensaries Targeted by DEA
DEA agent David White requested the records of seven San Francisco medical marijuana dispensaries, one of those dispensaries is being targeted by the DEA
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MN Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced for 2014
Rep. Carly Melin introduced her medical marijuana bill yesterday, but the proposal is little more than an informative placeholder for the 2014 session.
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Federal Suit Claims NYPD Trumps Up Possession Charges
A new federal suit against the NYPD filed for five individuals claims that the NYPD charged them with misdemeanors for having marijuana in public view.
California Medical Cannabis Policy Summit: Why I’m Attending
I am so excited to be attending the ASA California Medical Cannabis Policy Summit and Lobby Day this weekend. The event last year was absolutely brilliant.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.01)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 1, 2013:
A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses
Marijuana reform legislation is being introduced at state houses across the land at levels never seen before.
Fox News Poll: Nationwide Support for Medical Marijuana Legalization at All-Time High
Nearly nine out of ten Americans — including 80 percent of self-identified Republicans — now support medical marijuana legalization...
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Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill to Be Signed Today
Maryland will become the 19th state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana, but there's something special about Maryland's bill.
A Millennial Manifesto for Marijuana Law Reform
As our nation edges toward majority support for marijuana legalization, the millennial generation is leading the way more than any other in history.
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LA Bill to Soften Marijuana Penalties Inches Forward
While far from marijuana decriminalization, HB 103 would reduce absolutely ridiculous current penalties to still-to-harsh penalties for 'habitual offenders'