Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 6, 2013:
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Medical Marijuana Could Mean Big Money For Illinois
CBS reports that Illinois' medical marijuana business is expected to rake in big money, as much as $45 million the first year.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Banking Woes
Two weeks ago, my dispensary was informed by their bank that they were no longer able to provide banking services. One part progress, two parts regression
Three Localities in MI Approve Legalization By Large Margins
Three localities in Michigan (Ferndale, Jackson, and Lansing) all voted in support of marijuana legalization today by huge margins.
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MI Senate Considers Moving Medical Cannabis to Pharmacies
Michigan's Senate will consider a bill that will move medical cannabis to pharmacies, essentially cutting off caregivers and self-growing patients.
Portland, Maine Votes to Legalize Marijuana Possession
Volunteers have been working tirelessly to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize marijuana for adults, and tonight we celebrate.
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18 Milestones That Led to Marijuana Policy 'Tipping Point'
Huffington Post lists 18 moments that have led to the tipping point on marijuana policy.
All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money
Recreational marijuana tax measures were all over Colorado's 2013 ballots, from several municipal taxes of 3-5% to the state-wide 25% tax Proposition AA.
Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars
What in the clear blue f*#k is up with the Washington State Liquor Control Board and it's draconian crusade against cannabis? Now the WSLCB are jabbing...
Illinois Considering Amendment to Medical Marijuana Law
Rep. Lou Lang recently introduced SB 1955, which would amend Illinois’ brand-new medical marijuana law.
Weed's No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York
While across the country governments have been decriminalizing or legalizing pot, New York City hasn’t moved away from the policies of Rudolph Giuliani.
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CO Town's Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters
Residents in Palmer Lake, Colorado recently gathered enough signatures to put the city council's marijuana ban up for a vote in April.
Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial
Jovan Jackson and his attorneys were back in court for of the prosecution’s case against the Navy veteran and medical cannabis patient.
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Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits
Jacob Sullum explains on Forbes that marijuana legalization will reduce drinking, producing public health benefits such as fewer traffic deaths.
Little Girl, Interrupted
I just want to know why my little girl forgot everything she knew as a toddler and why people are denying my little girl the cannabis medicine she needs.
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SC Police Chief Threatens To Target Legalization Advocates
A South Carolina Police Chief claimed advocating cannabis legalization gives police reasonable suspicion to target people for investigation.
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Over 300 Marijuana Business Applications Accepted In CO
Over 300 marijuana business applications have been accepted so far in Colorado; 136 for retail shops, 28 for infused products, and 174 for cultivation.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 30, 2013: