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Legalization Study: Street Dealers Will Be Unemployed
According to a recent legalization study via online poll conducted by Medical Marijuana Business Daily, 61 percent of Colorado stoners prefer to buy weed
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New Hampshire House Approves Bill That Provides Legal Access To Medical Marijuana
The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved HB 1622 last Thursday, which would allow licensed patients to cultivate up to two mature marijuana plants until an alternative treatment center opens near their residence
Patients Ought To Be Skeptical Of Proposed CBD-Only Legislation — Here’s Why
Lawmakers in several states have moved forward with legislative proposals to permit cannabis possessing high quantities of CBD (cannabidiol), but otherwise maintaining criminal prohibitions on the whole plant.
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Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana in SC
Rep. Todd Rutherford (D-Columbia) filed Thursday what he's called the "Put Patients First Act", to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina...
Legal Pot’s Cash Conundrum
The rollout of Colorado’s legal pot system was a great success, except for stores with large amounts of cash because the banks won’t take it.
New Mexico: Department Of Health To Expand State's Medical Cannabis Program
Representatives of the New Mexico Department of Health have announced their intentions to expand the state's medical cannabis program.
Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel Recommends PTSD As Qualifying Condition
Residents in Michigan suffering from PTSD may soon be allowed to treat their symptoms with medical marihuana if their doctors recommend it
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Momentum Builds In Puerto Rico For Major Marijuana Reforms
If approved, Puerto Rico will become the first U.S. overseas territory to join 20 states, including Washington, D.C., to reform their marijuana laws.
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Union Gripe Brings Federal Labor Agency Into Marijuana Debate for First Time
The NLRB agreed to hear claims of union-busting at the Wellness Connection of Maine, an acknowledgement of the medical marijuana industry’s legitimacy.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “I Am Doubling Down On Medical Marijuana”
On the CNN website today, Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes: “I am more convinced than ever that it is irresponsible to not provide the best care we can, care that often may involve marijuana. I am not backing down on medical marijuana; I am doubling down.”
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Washington State Issues First Legal Marijuana License
Washington state has issued its first legal marijuana license, in the state's effort to regulate a market that has been illegal for more than 75 years.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014:
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Utah CBD-Only Bill Passes House of Representatives
Utah’s House of Representatives passed a CBD-only bill. If the Utah state senate passes the bill, it will go to the Governor's desk go into effect in July.
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New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Bill by End of March?
Ladybud reports that it won’t be long before Senator Nick Scutari drops a bill to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use in NJ
New Hampshire House Committee Approves Bill To Remove Criminal Penalties For Marijuana Possession
New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee approved a bill that removes criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
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Poll: Majority in Pennsylvania Favor Legalizing Medical Marijuana
A poll released Monday showed that 85 percent of Pennsylvania voters believe adults should be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes...
DC City Council Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
Washington, DC, is set to decriminalize small-time marijuana possession after the city council Tuesday gave final approval to a decriminalization bill.