MA DPH Looking for Input While Writing Regulations
What has been a battle in other states has become welcome with the MA DPH, charged with the task of interpreting the initiative and writing the regulations.
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DEA, Police Raid Three Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Plus Home in San Bernardino
Federal drug agents, local police, city attorney's investigators and code enforcement officers fanned out across San Bernardino on Wednesday, raiding a chain of medical marijuana dispensaries and a private residence.
ASA Announces National Conference in DC, Feb. 22-25
ASA formally announced today its National Conference, "Bridging the Gap Between Public & Policy," to be held in Washington, D.C. on February 22-25, 2013.
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Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, Opposes Legalizing Marijuana, Calls It ‘A Gateway Drug’
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has vowed to cut down on the violence, and he recently talked about his priorities.
Medical Marijuana Patients Missing in Supreme Court Argument
For all of the arguments made on both sides, those who stand the most to lose, medical marijuana patients themselves, were ignored by the supreme court.
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Washington Adds More Public Marijuana Forums
Thanks to the popularity of WA's public marijuana forums, state officials have added new forums and changed the remaining scheduled forums to larger venues.
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Amendment 64 Task Force Backs Marijuana DUI Regulation
Unfortunately, the Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force has decided to recommend a marijuana DUI regulation that is similar to Washington's.
Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Rhode Island State Rep. Edith Ajello, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced Wed she had introduced a bill to make marijuana legal for adults...
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Shrinking Labor Unions See Relief in Marijuana Industry
The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW), the nation's largest retail union, has about 3,000 members that work in the marijuana industry.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 6, 2013:
Plan to Legalize Medical Marijuana in North Carolina to Be Introduced
North Carolina State Representative Kelly Alexander will introduce a comprehensive plan to legalize marijuana for medicinal use only.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.02.06)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 6, 2013...
Medical Marijuana Program a Windfall for Michigan Government
Nearly $10 million in revenue was collected from Michigan medical marijuana applicants — more than double the cost of running the program.
Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession in Vermont
A tripartisan group of 39 co-sponsors has introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, which would be punishable with a civil citation and fine.
Look Out, New York, It's Randy Credico For Mayor!
Veteran New York civil rights, social justice, Occupy Wall Street, professional comedian and drug reform activist Randy Credico, is campaigning to be mayor.
Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Killed
A bill backed by Republicans that would require drug testing of welfare recipients died Monday in the Virginia Senate, because one Republican didn't vote.
South Dakota Medical Marijuana Defense Bill Killed
A bill that would have allowed South Dakotans charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession to mount a medical marijuana defense died on a 7-6 vote.
Details on the New Federal Marijuana Legalization Measures
Reps. Polis and Blumenauer introduced measures to allow states that have passed marijuana legalization bills to regulate it without federal interference.