Industrial Hemp Farming Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
House Bill 525, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana.
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Company Established to Develop Disease Treatments with MMJ
Nuvilex Inc. has established a new subsidiary, Medical Marijuana Sciences, Inc. to further study the effects of cannabinoids and develop disease treatments.
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Idaho Senate Advances Marijuana Ban Measure
In Idaho, the Senate's State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a marijuana ban, and urged President Obama to crack down on Washington's I-502.
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Marijuana Lobbyists in DC Gaining Influence and Acceptance
Lawmakers that used to avoid marijuana lobbyists are now seeking them out. Many members of Congress are working toward reforming federal marijuana laws.
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Maryland Senator Wants to Reduce Marijuana Penalty
Senator Zirkin is promoting SB-297, a bill which would reduce penalties for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana in Maryland to a fine of up to $100.
Pennsylvania Marijuana Legalization Bill Coming Soon
Pennsylvania will likely be the next state to see a marijuana legalization bill introduced. Sen. Daylin Leach announced that he would be filing one shortly.
Register Today- First NORML Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
NORML is pleased to announce the first ever Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA on March 16th, 2013!
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State Representative Jeff Irwin to Introduce Michigan Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
State Representative Jeff Irwin says it's high time to decriminalize marijuana for recreational use in Michigan.
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Report: WA Toxicologist Sees No Spike in Marijuana DUIs
Washington toxicologist Fiona Couper claims there has been no increase in marijuana DUI's since the passage of I-502.
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Michigan Lawmaker Acting Fast to Legalize Dispensaries
Mike Callton introduced a bill to legalize dispensaries in the state, rightly claiming that Michigan's 125,000 MMJ patients need safe access to medication.
Michigan Supreme Court: No Medical Marijuana Shops
In a ruling issued Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court held that it is illegal to sell medical marijuana through dispensaries.
San Diego ASA Presents Prop 215 Party - February 15, 2013
San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access brings you the City's premier Prop 215 party on Friday, February 15th!
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Lawmaker Seeks to Study Regulating Marijuana in New Mexico
Senator Ortiz y Pino requested that the Economic Development Department conduct a study to find financial implications of taxing and regulating marijuana.
Virginia Attorney General Evolving on Marijuana Legalization
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Tea Party favorite and presumed candidate for Governor, opened up on his views regarding marijuana legalization.
Justin Bieber Apologizes for Smoking Weed on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL Video)
Justin Bieber apologized for smoking weed on Saturday Night Live (SNL) this week. With Colorado and Washington legalizing recreational marijuana, why do people still feel the need to apologize for smoking the ganja? His publicist should be fired.
Trailer for "Evergreen" Film on WA's Marijuana Legalization
"Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington" is about the passage of I-502. The trailer shows parts of the process that led to marijuana legalization
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Adolescent Alcohol Fear Rising, Marijuana Fear Falling
From 2002 to 2011, adolescents that perceived danger from drinking rose from 38.2% to 40.7%. Perceived danger from marijuana use dropped from 54.6% to 44.8%
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Another Colorado Town Bans Marijuana Clubs
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the latest of many CO cities adopting 'emergency' ordinances to prevent the formation of private marijuana clubs.