Roadie Complains of Pot Smoke on Band Bus
A long-time roadie sued Chris Isaak, claiming the bandleader fired him for protesting the mistreatment of women and the clouds of marijuana smoke on the bus
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Federal Government Reports Marijuana Effective in Combatting Certain Cancers
In a recent report, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), stated that marijuana "inhibited the survival of both estrogen receptor–positive and estrogen receptor–negative breast cancer cell lines." The same report showed marijuana slows or stops the growth of certain lung cancer cells and suggested that marijuana may provide "risk reduction and treatment of colorectal cancer."
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013:
Show Percy Some Mercy
The Minnesota Vikings are trading all-pro wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks. Based on Harvin’s history.
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Mass. Attorney General's Office Tosses Dispensary Ban
The Massachussetts attorney general's office tossed out Wakefield's ban on medical marijuana dispensaries.
Continuation of San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ Reign of Terror on the Ill and Infirm
The Littles should have been protected as cannabis patients in the “grow-your-own-style” which San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis says she approves.
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NH Looks to Neighbors for Medical Marijuana Guidance
As New Hampshire moves forward with medical marijuana, it's looking at what works and what doesn't in surrounding states with medical marijuana programs.
Take Action to End Marijuana Prohibition!
The Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.
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MI Medical Marijuana Growers Limited to Agricultural Zones
Spring Arbor allows marijuana use and personal growing for qualifying patients, but has limited medical marijuana facilities to land zoned for agriculture.
Nancy Pelosi: State Marijuana Laws Have to Be Respected...Tax and Regulate
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed her support of state laws regarding marijuana and encouraged a tax and regulate policy:
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Colorado Joint Committee Sets First Meetings
The committee will be taking recommendations of the task force and turning them into laws. The joint committee is set to finish their work by March 29.
Are Ex-DEA Reform Opponents Profiting from Prohibition?
Two of the former DEA officials who came out against new pot laws are facing criticism for running a company that may profit from keeping marijuana illegal.
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Copenhagen, Denmark Wants to Import Cannabis from Washington and Colorado
City officials in the capital of Denmark are anxious to legalize marijuana there and import cannabis supplies from Washington, Colorado or both, says...
NM Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes House
A decriminalization bill for possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults and depenalize the possession of up to a half pound narrowly passed.
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New Company to Begin Sales of Self-Contained Growing Systems
Anything Technologies Media Inc. and Quaestus Advisors have formed Whole Earth Systems LLC, which will build, market and sell self-contained growing systems
Hawaii Pro-Cannabis Advocates Form New Groups
Hawaii Pro-Cannabis Advocates Form New Groups to advance medical and personal use in the 50th state.
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CU Boulder to Shut Down 4/20 Smoke-Out Again
The University of Colorado - Boulder, once famed for its 4/20 smoke-out, has announced that it will once again be closing the campus to visitors on 4/20.
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Texas Marijuana Penalty Reduction Bill Hearing Today
House Bill 184 is scheduled for a hearing today, and would reduce penalties for marijuana possession in Texas.