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Marijuana News — page 139
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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...
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 daughters claim in court.
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'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 marijuana cannon used to hurl 13 kilogram packets of marijuana across a border fence into California.
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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...
Colorado's New Weed Acadamy Run by a Former NASA Scientist
In Colorado, one former NASA scientist is teaching enterprising smokers how to grow their own perfectly legal bud at home
Blumenauer Pushes States Rights' Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Monday gave a public event for a bill to stop federal government interference with medical marijuana patients in legal states.
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Seattle Mayor: Marijuana Legalization "Positive Change"
Mayor Mike McGinn said: “Look at marijuana legalization. We’re now going to see businesses fighting for market share, instead of gangs fighting for turf."
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.27)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 27, 2013:
Record Level of Californians Support Regulating Marijuana
According to survey data released this week, a record number of Californians now support legalizing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol.
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Broomfield, CO Bans Marijuana Businesses Until 2015
Broomfield's City Council voted 7-3 to ban marijuana businesses until 2015. The ban could be made permanent afterward with a public vote.
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.
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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.
San Diego Mayor Condemns Federal Prosecution of Cannabis Patients
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner discusses stopping prosecuting medical marijuana patients, respects states medical marijuana laws, and to reschedule marijuana.
Florida - Medical Marijuana Could Determine Governor’s Race
According to a recent poll, 70% of Florida voters support a plan to mend the state constitution to allow medical marijuana.
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.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Welfare Drug Test Law
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test.
Indiana House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The GOP-controlled Indiana House voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a "reasonable suspicion" drug testing bill for welfare recipients. Drug tests...