Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
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WSJ: Should Obama Support Amendment 64
Should President Obama Support Amendment 64 in Colorado? The Wall Street Journal analyzes the latest PPP poll results and provides an audio analysis.
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Former New Mexico State Worker Fired for Medical Marijuana Use
A former New Mexico State Personnel Office employee claims she got fired for medical marijuana used to treat symptoms associated with post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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Washington, DC Medical Marijuana Moving Slowly
Months after 10 firms were given the go-ahead for Washington, DC medical marijuana dispensaries within the city’s borders, none have acquired the regulatory documents needed to begin the program.
Can Medical Marijuana Help Bipolar Disorder?
A recent study concluded that medical marijuana can be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder, which millions of Americans suffer from.
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Outdoor Advertising for Medical Marijuana Banned in Denver
The Denver City Council on Monday gave final approval to a ban of all outdoor medical marijuana advertising in the city.
Colorado: Passage Of Marijuana Legalization Measure Would Potentially Yield $60 Million Annually
T.he passage and enactment of a statewide marijuana ballot measure this fall could generate as much as $60 million in savings and revenue for Colorado
Drug Court for Marijuana: Good or Bad Idea?
Should there be a Drug Court for Marijuana? There are other areas of Law that have their own Court systems such as Tax, Family and Small Claims, however...
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Independents Driving Pro-Legalization Sentiment in Colorado
Colorado's pot-legalizing Amendment 64 is gaining support there & is primarily due to the political independents who now support it by a massive 30 points.
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Change.org | Remove Cannabis from Federal Schedules Completely
Change.org has a new petition: President Barrack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder: Remove cannabis from Federal schedules completely.
County Commissioner Guilty of Manufacturing and Conspiracy
County Commissioner Gandara plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana and establishment of manufacturing operations to distribute marijuana.
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Dutch Cannabis Card Boosts Illegal Drug Trade in Maastricht
The Dutch city of Maastricht has seen a large drop in tourism & created a gold mine for illegal drug dealers since the cannabis ban on non-Dutch residents.
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Has Congress Defied Federal Law On Medical Marijuana?
Has Congress Defied Federal Law by approving a legal medical marijuana program in the District of Columbia?
Hempfest Video: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Vote Yes I-502
Video of marijuana legalization advocate and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn speaking at Hempfest 2012, lending his formal support to I-502 to legalize cannabis.
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Michigan Medical Marijuana Board Could Be Ready This Fall
The state agency responsible for the Michigan medical marijuana program says it is now in the final stages of assembling a review panel with the power to add new conditions and treatments to a list allowing qualified patients to legally use pot.
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Facing Orders to Close, Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensary Owners Vow to Overturn Ban
Despite threats of fines and jail time, some Los Angeles marijuana dispensary owners have vowed to stay open.
Huge Grow Busted in Colorado 7,000 - 9,000 Plants Seized
Between 7,000 and 9,000 plants were seized in Pueblo County when a huge grow was raided on the property of a deceased Colorado State House Representative.
Medical Marijuana Should Make Arkansas Ballot
An Arkansas initiative to legalize medical marijuana appears likely to qualify for the Nov ballot after an additional 74,000 signatures were handed in.