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South Carolina Hemp Bill Moves Forward, MMJ Bill Introduced
A South Carolina hemp bill has cleared the Senate agricultural panel, and a bill to allow patients to use CBD-rich oils was introduced.
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Top Lawyer's Opinion Threatens DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The District of Columbia's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, has issued an opinion saying that the proposed DC marijuana legalization initiative should not go before the voters because it violates federal law.
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Epilepsy Foundation Calls for Increased MMJ Access, Research
The Epilepsy Foundation is calling for increased access to medical marijuana for patients and research purposes.
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Washington House Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban
Washington's House voted 67 to 29 to pass a medical marijuana dispensary ban, in part to protect the profits of the upcoming recreational shops.
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Oklahoma Councilman Proposes Decriminalization
Village City, Oklahoma councilman Jerry Broughton proposed decriminalization, saying pot users don't belong in jail.
NORML PAC Endorses Shenna Bellows for US Senate
NORML PAC is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Shenna Bellows in her campaign to represent the state of Maine in the United States Senate.
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Christian Dispensary Takes on IRS
A non-profit Christian dispensary in Sacramento is fighting the IRS for the right to deduct business expenses.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014.
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Colorado Expects Legal Weed Windfall
Less than 2 months after the first recreational dispensaries opened in Colorado, revenue estimates for legal weed have jumped significantly.
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Italy to Release 10K Pot Prisoners
Thanks to recent reform, Italy no longer treats cannabis enthusiasts the same as heroin enthusiasts, and is set to release 10,000 pot prisoners.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014:
Big Players to Wait for 2016 on CA Legalization Initiative
Legalization will most likely not be on the ballot in California this year. Three initiatives have been filed, but two of them appear to lack the funds
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9 Countries That Could Be Next to Legalize Marijuana
Leaf Science lists the 9 countries that could be the next to legalize marijuana.
Poll: New York Voters Back Medical Marijuana 10 to 1
New Yorkers Overwhelming Support Fixing New York’s Broken Marijuana Policies. State Senate Out of Step with New York Voters; Reform Urgently Needed.
Mexico Marijuana And Drug Reform Bills Filed
The legalization of marijuana in Uruguay and the US states of Colorado and Washington has enlivened ongoing efforts at drug reform in Mexico
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Reno Mayor Has Change of Heart, Supports Dispensaries
Reno Mayor Bob Cashell has changed his mind, now voicing support for licensing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
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US Drug Policy Fuels Push For Legal Pot Worldwide
Legalization in the US has fueled legalization efforts elsewhere, giving momentum to the push for legal pot worldwide .
Brooklyn: Former Cannabis Paradise
I had known that New York, at one point, was an epicenter for cannabis culture. What I didn't know was that cannabis grew, literally, all over New York City in neighborhood lots.