Oregon Bill Would Make Cigarettes Controlled Substances
Oregon wants to make cigarettes a Schedule III controlled substance. It would be illegal to possess or distribute cigarettes without a prescription.
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Former Rep. Tancredo Backs Off Amendment 64 Bet to Smoke Pot
Former congressman Tom Tancredo, who made a deal to smoke marijuana if Colorado legalized the drug for recreational use through Amendment 64, has welched...
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Tom Tancredo Agreed to Smoke Joint if Amendment 64 Passed
Former CO Congressman: "Look, I made a bet with the producer of the film that if Amendment 64 passed (I did not think it would) that I would smoke pot."
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WA Governor Encouraged by Marijuana Talk with Holder
Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, said that his marijuana talk regarding I-502 with Attorney General Eric Holder was a "confidence-builder".
ASA, AHPA Collaborate to Enhance Marijuana Safety
Cannabis Committee of the AHPA issues recommendations for standards of marijuana safety to state officials in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
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Seattle Holds Public Forum for Questions About I-502
Seattle was home to the second of six Liquor Control Board public forums last night to answer questions and hear concerns about I-502.
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US Attorney Melinda Haag Ditches Public Event
US Attorney Melinda Haag was scheduled to participate in an educational panel, but once Haag got word of a protest, she cancelled her appearance.
Lawsuit Seeks Faster Track for New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program
Lawyers for two South New Jersey medical-marijuana patients are expected to ask a Superior Court judge Thursday to order sweeping changes to make the drug more accessible to those in pain.
Is It Time for Another DC Marijuana Initiative?
A successful DC marijuana initiative would reverberate not only around the country, but around the world, particularly one that enacted legalization.
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Marijuana Legalization Would Promote Drug Use, DEA Contends
Recent state efforts to legalize marijuana pose a challenge for the Drug Enforcement Administration because they would increase marijuana's availability and promote drug use, the DEA said in a filing released Wednesday.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 23, 2013:
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South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients
South Dakota Rep. Kaiser and Sen. Tieszen circulated a measure among lawmakers to make medical necessity an affirmative defense. MMJ patients can still...
Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Antioch, California City Council voted 3-2 for an outright pot ban, ultimately siding with city staff over concerns about the secondary effects of marijuana facilities -- namely burglary, robbery and the sale of illegal drugs, particularly to youngsters.
Indonesia Court Gives British Grandma Death for Drugs
Indonesia: A court Tuesday sentenced a British woman to death for trying to smuggle about 10 pounds of cocaine into the resort island of Bali...
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Erie, Broomfield Approve Moratorium on Marijuana Businesses
Erie just approved a moratorium on marijuana businesses until Oct. 1. Broomfield is one step away from approving a 2-year ban on marijuana businesses.
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Denver City Council May Ban Amendment 64 Businesses
Denver's City Council is divided over Amendment 64. Councilman Chris Herndon has chosen to fight against 66% of Denver residents because of one comment.
NORML Women’s Alliance Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary
The NORML Women’s Alliance became the first nationwide female outreach program ever created in the marijuana and drug law reform movement.
Medical Marijuana Supplier, Matt Davies, Speaks out on Federal Charges
Matt Davies, the 34-year-old father of two is caught between state law that permits medical marijuana and federal law that declares all marijuana illegal. He is facing federal charges that could put him in prison for years, a prospect that haunts his wife, Molly. She said, "He never would have gone down this avenue if he had ever, for a moment, thought that he would be in trouble with the federal government."