Congress Introduces Federal Bills to Regulate Marijuana
Members of Congress introduced federal bills Tuesday to end marijuana prohibition and start regulating and taxing marijuana like alcohol.
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Free Marijuana? Craigslist Ads Offer Free Weed with a Twist to Comply with Colorado Pot Laws
Under Colorado''s Amendment 64, an adult 21 and over can gift up to an ounce of pot to another adult, legally. So some Coloradans are getting creative with the loopholes that currently exist in state law and are offering "free" marijuana on Craigslist, with the purchase of another product or a small donation -- no medical marijuana card required.
MPP's Rob Kampia on “The Agenda”, Talks Nevada Cannabis Legalization
MPP executive director Rob Kampia is interviewed on “The Agenda,” a political show on the Las Vegas NBC affiliate.
Harborside Releases "The Haag" Political Cartoon
A political cartoon released by Harborside Health Center describes the struggles of California's medical marijuana community with US Attorney Melinda Haag.
Marijuana Policy Project's Steve Fox on CNBC Power Lunch
MPP director of government relations Steve Fox was interviewed on CNBC about the implementation of Washington’s new legal marijuana market regulations.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health May Miss May 1st Medical Marijuana Deadline
Massachusetts state health officials say they may miss the deadline imposed by the law to create and define the rules surrounding the medial marijuana program.
Up Next... Oregon!
I was joined by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon), who kicked off the forum by discussing the need for reform of marijuana laws on the federal level.
CA Supreme Court to Hear Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban Case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments that address whether cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries or should be compelled to regulate them.
Oregon May Allow MMJ for PTSD
PTSD, an anxiety disorder, can develop from exposure to traumatizing events such as war, kidnapping, or public shooting.
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in PA
Senator Daylin Leach introduced a recreational marijuana legalization bill in PA. Gov. and former prosecutor, Tom Corbett, says he'll simply veto the bill.
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Missouri Lawmaker to Reduce Marijuana Possession Sentences
Missouri Representative Rory Ellinger sponsored legislation to make first-time marijuana possession (of 1 ounce or less) punishable by a $250 fine.
Mitch McConnell Endorses Kentucky Hemp Bill
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), endorsed pending legislation in his home state that seeks to reintroduce industrial hemp cultivation there.
Marijuana Postal Service Scheme Busted
Investigators discovered and busted a scheme that used the U.S. Postal Service to mail marijuana from Fort Collins, CO to places in Tennessee and West Virgi
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Couple Loses Kids and Car for Medical Marijuana
A California couple has had their children taken away and their car seized after a passed 'compliance check' on their medical marijuana garden.
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Canada Takes a Giant Step Back from Medical Marijuana
A Canadian Court of Appeals overturned a 2011 ruling. The new judge decided that being seriously ill does not give anyone the right to use medical marijuana
Oakland Complains of 'Twilight Zone' Medical Marijuana Case
The possible shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary puts Oakland in a "twilight zone" where it has no rights, a city lawyer told a federal judge.
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Poll: Marijuana Users in Legal States Shouldn't Be Arrested
Almost 3/4 of people polled think that marijuana users in states that have legalized marijuana should not be arrested.
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Colorado Companies on Internet Offer Free Marijuana
A Colorado Springs company offers free marijuana, but the associated delivery charge has many questioning the legality of the business.