Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 5, 2014.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Connie Johnson introduced SB 2116, a marijuana legalization bill that would regulate cannabis like alcohol.
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Seattle Police Overstepping With Pot Business Notifications
Seattle PD has been sending notifications to neighbors of potential pot business locations, suggesting complaints and reminding them they can object.
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New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban
New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie spoke about the NFL's ban on cannabis, saying that players will continue to use the plant.
Farm Bill Passes Second Chamber With Hemp, No Drug Testing
The Senate passed the Farm Bill, meaning that the legislation, which authorizes industrial hemp growing by universities, will now go to President Obama.
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Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot This Year in Alaska
Alaskan officials have confirmed that an initiative for marijuana legalization will be on this year's ballot.
Delaware Finalizes Compassion Center Rules
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has finalized regulations for a single medical marijuana compassion center.
Key Marijuana Policy Reform Bills, 2014
With 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.
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DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
Huffington Post reports that the Washington DC district council voted to decriminalize marijuana yesterday.
Congress Slams Drug Czar's Office for Relying on Propaganda
Congressional Members Slam Drug Czar's Office for Failing to Acknowledge Facts About Marijuana and Relying on Marijuana 'Propaganda'
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CO Open Container Bill Would Make Violations Harder to Prove
A new Colorado marijuana open container bill would make violations harder to prove.
Hawaii: 66 Percent of Voters Back Legalizing Cannabis
Sixty-six percent of respondents said they endorsed legalizing cannabis, an increase of nine points since pollsters last posed the question in 2012.
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Massachusetts Issues First 20 Dispensary Licenses
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued 20 dispensary licenses Friday, the first to be issued in the state.
Could Different Drug Policies Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman?
The tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has prompted grief and praise for his talent. It also, naturally, has prompted discussions of addiction.
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Ladybud: Cannabis Activist Diane Fornbacher’s Journey
Ladybud tells the story of its publisher, cannabis activist and NORML Woman's Alliance board member Diane Fornbacher.
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Bloomberg: Eric Holder’s Pot Problem
Bloomberg describes the federal pot problem for banks and the cannabis industry, pointing out that Holder's guidelines are not enforceable in court.
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Bill Proposes Legal Cannabis in France
French senator Esther Benbassa introduced a bill last week that would allow and regulate legal cannabis in France.
NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor
NORML PAC has announced its endorsement of Delegate Heather Mizeur and her running mate Delman Coates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland.