Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable

Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable

On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision “soon” on how he’ll respond to the recent legalization of pot by states. The...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Rhode Island House Concludes Testimony on Regulating Marijuana

Rhode Island House Concludes Testimony on Regulating Marijuana

The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee convened this evening to take testimony on H 5274, the Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Edith...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Barack Obama, Eric Holder: Replace US Attorney Laura Duffy

Barack Obama, Eric Holder: Replace US Attorney Laura Duffy

Change.org Petition to remove Laura Duffy as US Attorney for Southern District Laura E. Duffy was sworn in as the Presidentially-appointed United States Attorney for the Southern...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Florida State Lawmakers Will Consider Medical Marijuana Bill

Florida State Lawmakers Will Consider Medical Marijuana Bill

State Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth) introduced a bill today that would allow Floridians with debilitating medical conditions to legally obtain and use marijuana if their doctors...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
The Aspen Legal Seminar – Register Now! Reserve Your Room!

The Aspen Legal Seminar – Register Now! Reserve Your Room!

The 2013 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar registration site is now live on the NORML website, and we urge you to register now for what will surely be another exceptional legal seminar...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Oakland Vies for Another Drag in Dispensary Fight

Oakland Vies for Another Drag in Dispensary Fight

Barred from stopping the shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary, the city of Oakland asked a federal judge to stay proceedings pending its appeal. U.S. Magistrate Maria...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
7 lbs of Cannabis: World-class Screw-up at Fedex, Mom Says

7 lbs of Cannabis: World-class Screw-up at Fedex, Mom Says

FedEx delivered 7 lbs. of marijuana to the wrong house, then told the dopers where to go to pick it up, a single mom and her young...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
‘Marijuana Cannon’ Used to Fire Drugs over US Border Seized in Mexico

‘Marijuana Cannon’ Used to Fire Drugs over US Border Seized in Mexico

Police in the border city of Mexicali say they have recovered a powerful improvised cannon used to hurl 13 kilogram packets of marijuana across a border fence...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Georgia’s First Southern Cannabis Reform Conference Coming; Chief Greenbud Headlining

Georgia’s First Southern Cannabis Reform Conference Coming; Chief Greenbud Headlining

Marijuana legalization advocates have announced Georgia’s first Southern Cannabis Reform Conference, scheduled to take place March 15-16. Organized by Peachtree NORML, a local affiliate, the conference will mix...
March 1, 2013
03/01/2013
Colorado’s New Weed Acadamy Run by a Former NASA Scientist

Colorado’s New Weed Acadamy Run by a Former NASA Scientist

In Colorado, where it’s legal to possess weed for recreational use but still a crime to sell it, one former NASA scientist is teaching enterprising smokers how to grow...
By: Andy Cush
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Blumenauer Pushes States Rights’ Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress

Blumenauer Pushes States Rights’ Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Monday gave a public coming out event for a bill designed to stop federal government interference with medical marijuana patients and providers in...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Seattle Mayor: Marijuana Legalization “Positive Change”

Seattle Mayor: Marijuana Legalization “Positive Change”

In his 2013 State of the City, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said, “Look at marijuana legalization. We’re now going to see businesses fighting for market share, instead...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.27)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.27)

From the village board to the halls of Congress, medical marijuana is popping up all over. And there’s action at various state houses, too. Let’s get to...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Record Level of Californians Support Regulating Marijuana

Record Level of Californians Support Regulating Marijuana

According to survey data released this week by The Field Poll, a record number of Californians now support legalizing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. The...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Broomfield, CO Bans Marijuana Businesses Until 2015

Broomfield, CO Bans Marijuana Businesses Until 2015

Broomfield’s City Council voted 7-3 to ban marijuana businesses in the city until January, 2015. The ban could be made permanent afterward with a public vote. Since...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
New Hampshire Newspapers Back Medical Marijuana Bill

New Hampshire Newspapers Back Medical Marijuana Bill

This past Sunday, New Hampshire’s Sentinel Source positively highlighted the state’s proposed medical marijuana legislation, House Bill 573. The editorial board points out that the “well-crafted,” 30-page bill removes...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
Matt Riddle Released From UFC After Second Failed Drug Test

Matt Riddle Released From UFC After Second Failed Drug Test

Matt Riddle, a 27-year-old UFC fighter and Nevada medical marijuana patient, was released from the UFC after failing a post-fight drug test for marijuana. Another career potentially ruined...
February 28, 2013
02/28/2013
San Diego Mayor Condemns Federal Prosecution of Cannabis Patients

San Diego Mayor Condemns Federal Prosecution of Cannabis Patients

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner discusses the need for Congress and the Obama administration to stop prosecuting medical marijuana patients, respect states’ medical marijuana laws, and to...
February 27, 2013
02/27/2013

Florida – Medical Marijuana Could Determine Governor’s Race

According to a recent poll conducted by Hamilton Campaigns on behalf of People United for Medical Marijuana, 70% of Florida voters support a plan to mend the state constitution to...
February 27, 2013
02/27/2013
US Warrantless Spying Program Survives in High Court

US Warrantless Spying Program Survives in High Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday shut down opponents of the U.S. government’s warrantless surveillance program, finding they lack standing. It is an admitted fact that the government...