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New NFL Policy Will Change Pot Discipline
A source told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the NFL is considering updating its dated drug policy, which would significantly increase the threshold for...
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Iowa Governor Branstad Likely to Sign Cannabis Oil Bill
The chances are very good that Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a bill into law this month to allow the use of cannabis oil to treat severe cases of epilepsy.
Connecticut: Majority of Voters Supportive of Legalizing Marijuana
Nine out of ten Connecticut voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll
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Medicating Colorado Vets Won’t Lose Healthcare
Military vets using medical marijuana will not be disqualified from VA benefits or services according to the Colorado Veterans Administration medical center
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Claims That Marijuana Use Makes Students Lazy Are Unfounded
There is a belief among administrators that student use of marijuana leads to lackluster academic performance and a lack of interest in campus involvement.
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Bermuda Report Urges Easing Marijuana Laws
A report commissioned by the government of Bermuda has endorsed legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and decriminalizing personal use of the drug.
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Use the Pot Leaf to Distinguish Medibles?
High Times reports Colorado is a facing public relations issue that must be dealt with effectively, products infused with marijuana, medibles.
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NY's Medical Marijuana Bill: Glaucoma Out, Rheumatoid Arthritis In
Recent amendments to New York medical marijuana bill include not allowing it to be used for glaucoma, but for rheumatoid arthritis, the bill's sponsor said.
Marijuana Co-op Member Says State Can't Tax a Federal Crime
Washington state can't make a member of a medical marijuana co-op pay thousands of dollars in marijuana tax because he's facing a federal crime for it, the man claims in Federal Court.
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Poll: Slim Majority in Connecticut Backs Legalizing Recreational Pot
By a slim margin, Connecticut voters back recreational marijuana, with strong support coming from those under 30, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
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Strictly Business: Marijuana Debate Far From Over
It’s tough to select the set of rules In blending between those ready to seize the moment and those whose regulate a business still illegal in 48 states.
New York City’s New Boss, Same as the Old?
A report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project shows marijuana arrests have increased in New York City under new Mayor De Blasio and Commissioner Bratton
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Internet Links Medical Marijuana Patients and Sellers
With dispensaries in Massachusetts not expected to open until the fall, patients have turned to the Internet, where sites provide a list of suppliers.
GOP Congressman Threatens to Block DC Decrim Law
Even as the House held a first hearing on DC's recently passed decriminalization law, at least one congressman is threatening to file legislation to undo it
Colorado Lawmakers Set Up Banking System for Marijuana Industry
Colorado lawmakers moved the marijuana industry away from its cash-only roots when they approved the world’s first baking system for marijuana businesses.
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Colorado's 'Cannabis Credit Co-Ops' Won't Solve the Marijuana Banking Problem
The Colorado legislature approved a bill aimed at giving state-licensed marijuana businesses access to banking services by creating "cannabis credit co-ops"
Officer's Record May Help Rapper He Arrested
A cop accused of falsely arresting Meek Mill over a "pot odor" cannot exclude evidence of prior unwarranted searches based on such "smells," a judge ruled.
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Health Insurers Just Say No to Marijuana Coverage
Patients who use medical marijuana for pain and other chronic symptoms can take an unwanted hit: Health Insurers don't cover the treatment