Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

May 28, 2013
05/28/2013
Doctors Prescribing Marijuana in Israel to Double

Doctors Prescribing Marijuana in Israel to Double

The number of physicians allowed to prescribe medical marijuana in Israel will be raised from 9 to 20 by the end of this year, Likud MK Haim...
May 27, 2013
05/27/2013
The Culture High Kickstarter Update #41: Former DEA Senior Intelligence Research Specialist Sean Dunagan

The Culture High Kickstarter Update #41: Former DEA Senior Intelligence Research Specialist Sean Dunagan

On Wednesday, May 22nd, we received the latest Kickstarter update (#41) from one of our favorite projects: The Culture High, by Adam Scorgie. We support this Kickstarter project and encourage you to...
May 27, 2013
05/27/2013
Study: Hemp Seed Oil Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Study: Hemp Seed Oil Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Patients

The consumption of legal hemp seed nutritional oil, in conjunction with the intake of evening primrose oils and a restricted diet high in Hot-natured foods (such as...
May 27, 2013
05/27/2013
Grab Prohibition by the Horns: TX NORML Conference, June 7-9

Grab Prohibition by the Horns: TX NORML Conference, June 7-9

It’s high time Texas grabbed prohibition by the horns! DFW NORML proudly presents the Texas Regional NORML Conference at the Norris Conference Center (304 Houston St. Fort Worth,...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
First US Elected Official, Bill Rosendahl, Openly Using Medical Marijuana

First US Elected Official, Bill Rosendahl, Openly Using Medical Marijuana

On 5/21/2013, Bill Rosendahl, a Councilman in the City of Los Angeles, made history as the first elected Official openly admitting to using medical marijuana. Bill Rosendahl...
By: Mercedys
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
Sick Dogs: Collateral Damage of Marijuana Legalization

Sick Dogs: Collateral Damage of Marijuana Legalization

Seeing as how we, at Weedist.com, are claiming to be the reasonable, responsible, professional pot enthusiasts, I would feel remiss not to mention this story on dogs. Apparently,...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
The Culture High Kickstarter Update #40: Production Photos

The Culture High Kickstarter Update #40: Production Photos

On Tuesday, May 21st, we received the latest Kickstarter update (#40) from one of our favorite projects: The Culture High, by Adam Scorgie. We support this Kickstarter project and encourage you to...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Clears Committee in Nevada

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Clears Committee in Nevada

Nevada’s Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved SB 374, which would put in place a system to tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. The dispensary bill now moves...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
New Hampshire Legislature Votes to Approve Medical Marijuana

New Hampshire Legislature Votes to Approve Medical Marijuana

Advocates welcome latest attempt to pass a law, and will lobby for amendments before bill reaches the governor The New Hampshire Senate voted 18-6 today to approve...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
Missouri Sheriff Disregarding Decriminalization Ordinance

Missouri Sheriff Disregarding Decriminalization Ordinance

Columbia, Missouri has decriminalized marijuana in the city, treating possession as a civil infraction. Boone County, Missouri Sheriff’s deputies that patrol the city have been arresting people...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
NPR: Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer

NPR: Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer

Chuck used to sell marijuana in California. But the legalization of medical marijuana in the state meant he was suddenly competing against hundreds of marijuana dispensaries. So...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
U.S Attorney Folds Under Pressure as Mayor Bob Filner Prepares Public for Jury Nullification

U.S Attorney Folds Under Pressure as Mayor Bob Filner Prepares Public for Jury Nullification

San Diego’s medical cannabis community saw history in the making when the city’s Mayor, Bob Filner, showed up to a federal hearing, sat with his arm around...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013
Two NJ Lawmakers Draft Bill to Help Sick Kids Get MMJ

Two NJ Lawmakers Draft Bill to Help Sick Kids Get MMJ

Assemblywoman Linda Stender and Senator Nicholas Scutari of Union County, New Jersey have drafted legislation to help provide medical marijuana to children with serious medical conditions. They...
May 24, 2013
05/24/2013

Michigan: Medical Marijuana Act Trumps Per Se Driving Law

A Michigan traffic safety law that prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by persons who possess any presence of THC in their blood, regardless of whether...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Beaumont, California Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Beaumont, California Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The Beaumont City Council voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries and to extend a moratorium on them until the ban can be put in place. Beaumont Mayor...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)

From the US Supreme Court to the local city council chambers, medical marijuana continues to be a contentious issue. Here’s the latest. National On Monday, the US Supreme...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Cannabusiness: Get Rich or High Trying

Cannabusiness: Get Rich or High Trying

Vice.com has a nice synopsis of the state of the cannabusiness industry. Included: Mason Tvert (MPP), Troy Dayton (ArcView Group), Tripp Keber (Dixie Elixirs), Jessica LaRoux (Twirling...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Hemp Legalization Amendment Introduced for Farm Bill

Hemp Legalization Amendment Introduced for Farm Bill

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) Monday introduced an amendment to the omnibus farm bill to allow farmers to grow industrial hemp, the Huffington Post reported. The move picked up support...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Is Your Mayor in the Marijuana Majority?

Is Your Mayor in the Marijuana Majority?

Join NORML and our friends at the Marijuana Majority in our efforts to build support for marijuana law reform at the local level by contacting your mayor and urging their support for rational...
May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
A Lot of Controversy Over a Molecule or Two

A Lot of Controversy Over a Molecule or Two

Dr. Christian Thurstone in Colorado is concerned that teenagers have been showing extremely high levels of THC in their bloodstreams for the past few years, as indicated...