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Rocky Mountain High: Marijuana Law May Lift State Economy
Colorado's tax receipts over the last fiscal year totaled $186 million from the more than 500 state medical marijuana businesses. Next year...
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CO Marijuana DUI Bill Sadly Moves Closer to Becoming Law
After a delay of about a month, Colorado's marijuana DUI bill has been approved by a House Committee and awaits a vote by the full House.
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WA Consultant Thinks Legal Marijuana Might Not Sell
Mark Kleiman, Washington's new consultant, thinks (stupidly, in my opinion) that taxed, regulated, legal marijuana may not be competitive with illegal.
Davidovich and Chipman Face Off on NBC Politically Speaking
Eugene Davidovich of San Diego Americans for Safe Access and Scott Chipman with San Diegans for Safe Neighborhoods on Politically Speaking.
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No Foes Speak at WV House Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Of the 18 speakers at a West Virginia HHRC hearing on medical marijuana, all were speaking in favor of legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Weed: Colombia's Newest Weapon in the Fight Against Drug Addiction
Basuco, Colombia's answer to crack cocaine, is a problem. With many addicted to the impure cocaine paste, officials may turn to cannabis for treatment.
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Washington State Seeks to Keep Marijuana Out of Bars
Two Washington bars have drawn the attention of law enforcement and the liquor control board (as well as cannabis consumers) by allowing marijuana use.
StoptheDrugWar.org Internships Available
StoptheDrugWar.org is seeking Legislative, Writing/Research, Web Content, Information Technology, and Admin/Finance interns.
DEA Targets FedEx, UPS in Online Pharmacy Battle
The Orlando Sentinel reported that both UPS and FedEx had admitted that they were the targets of DEA probes into packages of pills from online pharmacies.
Mass DPH Issues Draft Regulations for Medical Marijuana
Today's proposed regulations are the work of weeks of deliberation, during which DPH sought input from medical marijuana patients and other stakeholders.
This is Willie Nelson Endorsing Gay Marriage… and Weed
And this weed-themed art right here was aimed at getting Willie Nelson on board. It worked, because he was already on board.
Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect in Rhode Island
Rhode Island joins 13 other states around the country that have adopted marijuana "decriminalization" laws.
More Sick Patients with AIDS and Cancer Prosecuted by Bonnie Dumanis
Dennis and Deborah Little are very ill and they are protected under the medical marijuana laws of the state of California. Bonnie Dumanis prosecutes anyway.
Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, time for Portland's Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Locals may notice a massive reminder that marijuana is safer than alcohol.
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Maryland Medical Marijuana Takes Serious Step Forward
Maryland's House of Delegates approved a medical marijuana bill that would allow patients access through academic medical research facilities in the state.
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Florida Bill Advances to Outlaw "Bongs"
Legislation aimed at prohibiting the sale of glass and other pipes, commonly called "bongs," sailed through the House Business and Professional Regulation subcommittee on Wednesday.
Maryland: NORML Testimony In Favor Marijuana Decriminalization
Currently, over one-third of the US population resides in states and cities that have adopted cannabis decriminalization, and to no discernible ill effects.
Kentucky: House and Senate Lawmakers Pass Industrial Hemp Legislation
House and Senate lawmakers yesterday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 50, “An Act relating to industrial hemp.”