Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
ASA, AHPA Collaborate to Enhance Marijuana Safety

ASA, AHPA Collaborate to Enhance Marijuana Safety

Cannabis Committee of the American Herbal Products Association issues regulatory recommendations for state officials. The Cannabis Committee of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the only national...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Seattle Holds Public Forum for Questions About I-502

Seattle Holds Public Forum for Questions About I-502

Seattle was home to the second of six Liquor Control Board public forums last night to answer questions and hear concerns about I-502. The board has yet...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
US Attorney Melinda Haag Ditches Public Event

US Attorney Melinda Haag Ditches Public Event

US Attorney Melinda Haag was scheduled to participate in an educational panel at Golden Gate University’s law school. Pro-MMJ protesters quickly organized to protest the event, but once Haag...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Lawsuit Seeks Faster Track for New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program

Lawsuit Seeks Faster Track for New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program

Lawyers for two South New Jersey medical-marijuana patients are expected to ask a Superior Court judge Thursday to order sweeping changes to make the drug more accessible...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Is It Time for Another DC Marijuana Initiative?

Is It Time for Another DC Marijuana Initiative?

In the wake of the legalization victories in Colorado and Washington last November, and medical marijuana in Massachusetts, activists are talking about where the next marijuana reform...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Marijuana Legalization Would Promote Drug Use, DEA Contends

Marijuana Legalization Would Promote Drug Use, DEA Contends

Recent state efforts to legalize marijuana pose a challenge for the Drug Enforcement Administration, because they would increase marijuana’s availability and promote drug use, the DEA said...
January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)

An important federal court ruling, medical marijuana bills start popping up in the states, more providers get prosecuted, and LA continues to stumble toward a resolution of...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients

South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients

In an effort that already feels weak vs. other states’ Medical Marijuana efforts, Rep. Dan Kaiser and Sen. Craig Tieszen circulated a measure among other South Dakota lawmakers Tuesday to make...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The Antioch, California City Council voted 3-2 for an outright pot ban, ultimately siding with city staff over concerns about the secondary effects of marijuana facilities —...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Erie, Broomfield Approve Moratorium on Marijuana Businesses

Erie, Broomfield Approve Moratorium on Marijuana Businesses

Erie, CO just approved a moratorium on the licensing of marijuana businesses until Oct. 1, which would prevent businesses from opening before all the A64 regulations are...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Denver City Council May Ban Amendment 64 Businesses

Denver City Council May Ban Amendment 64 Businesses

Denver’s City Council is divided over Amendment 64. Councilman Chris Herndon said voters in his district told him, “Don’t you dare put a commercial establishment in my...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
NORML Women’s Alliance Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary

NORML Women’s Alliance Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary

In January 2010, NORML launched what would become one of the most successful programs in the history of the organization.  The NORML Women’s Alliance also became the first nationwide...
January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Medical Marijuana Supplier, Matt Davies, Speaks out on Federal Charges

Medical Marijuana Supplier, Matt Davies, Speaks out on Federal Charges

Matt Davies, the 34-year-old father of two is caught between state law that permits medical marijuana and federal law that declares all marijuana illegal. He talks to...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
National Medical Marijuana Company’s Revenue is up 1,100%

National Medical Marijuana Company’s Revenue is up 1,100%

Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), is a national medical marijuana company that has products available in many states that have medical marijuana. The company’s net income was $3.39M...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Colorado Marijuana Task Force Organizing for Amendment 64

Colorado Marijuana Task Force Organizing for Amendment 64

The 24-member Amendment 64 Marijuana Task Force, created by Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper on Dec. 10th, is dividing into 5 working groups. They must develop their implementation recommendations by Feb. 28th. All rules and...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Bills Filed in Oklahoma for Medical Marijuana and Penalty Reduction

Bills Filed in Oklahoma for Medical Marijuana and Penalty Reduction

State Sen. Constance Johnson has filed separate bills to establish a medical marijuana program in Oklahoma and to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
War on Marijuana – Protecting Teens? Hasn’t Worked

War on Marijuana – Protecting Teens? Hasn’t Worked

Steve Chapman explains the failures of existing drug laws to protect minors. He cites the fact that while alcohol and tobacco use have decreased in teens over...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Excellent Infographic – National Marijuana Prices

Excellent Infographic – National Marijuana Prices

This excellent infographic describes the varying prices of marijuana. Made by floatingsheep.org using data from the anonymous feedback site PriceOfWeed.com, this map describes the low prices of...
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Support Rises from Both Parties to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa

Support Rises from Both Parties to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa

The Iowa debate about medical marijuana is growing, with both support and opposition from all sides of the political spectrum.
January 23, 2013
01/23/2013

Federal Court Denies Petition to Reschedule Marijuana

In a 28-page decision, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied petitioners’ request to overturn the July 2011 denial by the...