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Cannabis Could Be Legalized in UK
The review could encourage the legalization of cannabis based on recent changes in US policy, and may even encourage legalizing 'club drugs'
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A Call to Action for Industrial Hemp in Oregon
In 2009, the Oregon Legislature legalized industrial hemp growing and processing in our state. To help move Oregon's hemp law into practice, we need to...
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Denver’s Marijuana Smell Proposal Nearly Snuffed Out
An ordinance to fine people up to $1,000 for marijuana smell in Denver may be revisited by the City Council sometime in the future, but after revisions.
ASA California Roundup: October 14, 2013
Earlier last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office made a reasonable move, and dropped charges against several California landlords renting to dispensaries.
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Central MA Medical Marijuana Race Narrows to 13 Players
13 of 15 applications to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Worcester County, Massachusetts have been approved to go on to "phase 2."
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Mexico City Moving Toward Marijuana Legalization
Several members of Mexico City's assembly plan on introducing marijuana legalization bills at the end of the month.
“Excuse Me, Are You Smoking Weed?”
I'm sure any toker has had to deal with people like this: the kind of people who still seem to think that smoking weed is so bad and feel the need to...
Calling All Former Answerdam Members
Jovan Jackson, a legitimate medical cannabis patient and Navy veteran was a directing member of Answerdam, a medical marijuana collective.
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Scotland Police Left Cannabis in Rental Van
Trash bags packed with cannabis were found in a rental van after Coatbridge Police rented it.
What's in a Name? Marijuana Strain Names Will Have to Change if We Want to Win the Drug War
Can you imagine helping an elderly suffering relative by giving them a baggie of "God's Pussy"? In the recreational world, marijuana strains should have fun
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Marijuana Mentioned in 1,730 Pieces of Legislation This Year
A great article on Washington Post describes (complete with infographics) the proliferation of marijuana legislation this year
West Virginia Moves Towards Medical Marijuana
A January poll showed that a majority of West Virginia voters support a law allowing medical marijuana in their state, and now their representatives are listening.
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Big Money Wants a Piece of the Nevada Medical Marijuana Pie
Wealthy investors are coming from all around to get in on the Nevada medical marijuana industry.
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LA Cracking Down on Dispensaries Under New Law
Thirty-eight dispensaries that do not comply with Measure D, an ordinance that severely restricted dispensaries in LA, are being shut down.
Jury Instructions Complete in Jovan Jackson Trial
Medical marijuana patient and Navy veteran Jovan Jackson, and his attorney, Lance Rogers were in court October 3rd and 4th to hammer out jury instructions.
25 Days Until Portland Considers Making Marijuana Legal
In just 25 days, Portland, Maine could become the first East Coast city in the nation to legalize marijuana for adults.
TSA May Allow Medical Marijuana on Flights
Surprisingly, the transportation security administration (TSA) are relaxing their response towards people trying to travel with their medical marijuana.
Autistic Teen Tricked Into Buying Weed for Undercover Cop
The student became overwhelmed by the pressure, and the desire to keep his only friend. He finally agreed to buy pot for “Dan” (the undercover cop).