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Dutch City of Eindhoven Wants to Grow Their Own Marijuana
In an attempt to prevent 'back-door dealings' in Dutch coffee shops, the city of Eindhoven wants to grow marijuana for itself.
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Massachusetts Dispensaries May Need $1M to Set Up Shop
The state's Department of Public Health proposed rules to require Massachusetts dispensaries to have $500,000 in escrow to be granted a license
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First Rhode Island Dispensary Approved by Health Department
The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center was granted a registration certificate. Another Rhode Island dispensary is also set to open in the coming weeks.
Most Americans Want Legal Marijuana
For the first time, Pew Research Polling has released new survey data that reveals 52% of Americans want marijuana to be legalized. Only 45% were opposed.
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Business Insider: Marijuana Has Won the War on Drugs
In his article in Business Insider, Walter Hickey says "At least when it comes to marijuana, the war on drugs is over."
Florida Attorney Drops Charges Against Bob and Cathy Jordan
Michael had already prevailed on a medical necessity case on the west coast of Florida, and he at once met with Bob and Cathy Jordan.
Medical Marijuana Now Available in Czech Pharmacies
On Tuesday, in pharmacies across the Czech Republic, medical marijuana was made available to patients suffering from cancer, Parkinson’s, MS, or psoriasis.
The Rocky Mountain Road to Legal Marijuana Commerce
Amendment 64 didn't just legalize marijuana in Colorado -- it also called on the state to come up with a regulatory regime for legal marijuana commerce...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 3, 2013:
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Protest Against ME Dispensary Chain Using Pesticides
Wellness Connection of Maine was cited for 20 violations, including illegally using pesticides on medical marijuana plants.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.04.03)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 3, 2013.
Afghan Opium Cultivation Rising, Officials Say
Illicit opium poppy production cultivation in Afghanistan is on the increase this year, the Afghan Ministry of Counternarcotics said Monday.
Hearings on Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana in Vermont
Hearings on bills to decriminalize marijuana in Vermont will be held by the House Judiciary Committee on 4/3 and the Senate Judiciary Committee on 4/4.
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Maryland Passes Bill to Protect Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Maryland's SB 580 allows legal protection for medical marijuana caregivers, and passed unanimously in the House.
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CO City Council Split on Banning Recreational Marijuana
Englewood, CO, a suburb of Denver and my home sweet home, had a split city council vote on whether or not to ban recreational marijuana stores in the city.
Changes to Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Law
Last year, the Michigan Legislature passed a series of bills tweaking Michigan’s medical marijuana law, and most of those changes took effect yesterday.
Stop-and-Frisk Street Stops Used for Fear, N.Y. Senator Says
A New York senator kicked off the third week of a trial by saying that the city adopted stop-and-frisk policies to "instill fear" in minority communities.
Changing a Dispensary Caregiver: My Experience
My experience of changing my dispensary caregiver was quick and easy. I am now very satisfied with my dispensary and I couldn't have made a better choice.