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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 in a filing released Wednesday.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 23, 2013:
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South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients
South Dakota Rep. Kaiser and Sen. Tieszen circulated a measure among lawmakers to make medical necessity an affirmative defense. MMJ patients can still...
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 -- namely burglary, robbery and the sale of illegal drugs, particularly to youngsters.
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Erie, Broomfield Approve Moratorium on Marijuana Businesses
Erie just approved a moratorium on marijuana businesses until Oct. 1. Broomfield is one step away from approving a 2-year ban on marijuana businesses.
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Denver City Council May Ban Amendment 64 Businesses
Denver's City Council is divided over Amendment 64. Councilman Chris Herndon has chosen to fight against 66% of Denver residents because of one comment.
NORML Women’s Alliance Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary
The NORML Women’s Alliance became the first nationwide female outreach program ever created in the marijuana and drug law reform movement.
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 is facing federal charges that could put him in prison for years, a prospect that haunts his wife, Molly. She said, "He never would have gone down this avenue if he had ever, for a moment, thought that he would be in trouble with the federal government."
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National Medical Marijuana Company's Revenue is up 1,100%
Gross income for medical marijuana was $5.1 million. This is $2 milliion over last years gross income, representing the rapid growth of this company, and the industry itself.
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Colorado Marijuana Task Force Organizing for Amendment 64
The Amendment 64 Marijuana Task Force is getting organized, dividing into 5 working groups to tackle each aspect of Amendment 64.
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...
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War on Marijuana - Protecting Teens? Hasn't Worked
Steve Chapman cites the fact that while alcohol and tobacco use have decreased in teens over the past 5 years, marijuana use has been on the rise.
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.
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.
Federal Court Denies Petition to Reschedule Marijuana
Federal Court of Appeals has denied requests to overturn the denial by the DEA to initiate proceedings to reschedule marijuana under federal law.
Austin, Texas Lawmaker, Elliott Naishtat, Files Medical Marijuana Bill
Representative Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, has filed a bill that stops well short of legalizing marijuana, but still provides a medical excuse to avoid punishment.
City Attorney Refuses Mayor's Request to Drop Cases
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith wrote a letter to litigants in medical marijuana dispensary cases indicating he is not answerable to his client the Mayor.