Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 26, 2013.
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Former DA, Congressman Wants To Open 3 Dispensaries
William Delahunt, former district attorney and congressman, wants to open 3 dispensaries in Massachusetts.
Report: MMJ States Already Compliant with Federal Guidelines
ASA issued a report that analyzes the Obama Administration's latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate marijuana.
Denver Council Votes Against Front Yard and Balcony Smoking
Despite support from cannabis activists and libertarians, Denver's City Council voted 7-5 to ban front yard and balcony smoking in Denver.
Oregon Solons to Take Up Marijuana Legalization
Under Prozanski's plan, the legislature would pass the bill, and the marijuana legalization question would then appear on the November 2014 ballot.
Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs
Juan Guardarrama, one of the named targets, is known to have a criminal history with potential ties to Cuban and Colombian drug gangs,
Support for Medical Marijuana In Florida Reaches Record High
A new poll by Quinnipiac University reveals that 82% of Florida voters support medical marijuana.
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Washington State Patrol Ordering More Marijuana DUI Tests
Steve Elliott explains that I-502's per se limit on impairment for marijuana DUI has caused police to order lots more blood tests.
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Florida Couple Accidentally Smuggles 11 Pounds of Marijuana
A Florida couple accidentally smuggled 11 pounds of bud in 2 locked suitcases thought to be lost luggage.
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Medical Marijuana Hearings To Be Held in NY in December
New York state lawmakers are planning medical marijuana hearings in Mineola and Buffalo next month.
Denver Dispensary Raid By DEA and IRS Didn't Faze Me
When I applied to work in a dispensary I assumed that a certain amount of risk was involved. At least a dozen dispensaries were raided last week in Denver.
Time for Rhode Island to Tax and Regulate Marijuana
Despite marijuana policy reform leading in the polls nationwide, marriage equality beat it to the finish line in Rhode Island
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Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance
Yesterday's raids in Colorado were the largest dispensary crackdown in CO history. US Attorney claims the raided dispensaries violated federal guidelines.
Portland Lawmaker Deciding Vote Defeating Maine Legalization
This morning, the Maine Legislative Council voted 5-5 on whether or not to allow Rep. Diane Russell’s marijuana legalization to be introduced.
Petition Underway to Legalize Cannabis in Germany
A new petition is gaining steam to legalize cannabis in Germany. The petition calls for cannabis for adults over 18, cultivation centers and retail stores.
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Iowa City Meeting Discusses Medical Marijuana
Doctor Steven Jenison helped draft New Mexico's medical marijuana law and spoke in his home state of Iowa about passing legislation there.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2013:
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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Fight Legalization...Again?
On High Times, Russ Belville recounts the pattern of opposition to legalization by dispensaries and others that profit from medical cannabis.