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New Medical Cannabis Bills in California
There are three bills that will be a priority for medical cannabis cultivators, patients, industry workers, and other stakeholders this year.
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Study: Dispensaries Impact Neighborhoods Like Coffee Shops
A study from University of Colorado Denver found that medical marijuana dispensaries impact neighborhoods no more negatively than coffee shops.
Maryland Governor Suffering From Reefer Madness
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has stated repeatedly that he opposes decriminalizing marijuana, a sensible measure already adopted by 16 other states, including red states like Nebraska and Mississippi.
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Girl Scout Selling Cookies Outside Dispensary
A San Francisco girl scout increased her sales by selling her cookies outside a medical marijuana dispensary.
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South Carolina Hemp Bill Moves Forward, MMJ Bill Introduced
A South Carolina hemp bill has cleared the Senate agricultural panel, and a bill to allow patients to use CBD-rich oils was introduced.
Top Lawyer's Opinion Threatens DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The District of Columbia's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, has issued an opinion saying that the proposed DC marijuana legalization initiative should not go before the voters because it violates federal law.
National Medical Marijuana Group Certifies First Dispensaries
Americans for Safe Access certified the first two dispensaries for its new program that verifies the products sold at licensed medical marijuana businesses.
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Epilepsy Foundation Calls for Increased MMJ Access, Research
The Epilepsy Foundation is calling for increased access to medical marijuana for patients and research purposes.
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Washington House Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban
Washington's House voted 67 to 29 to pass a medical marijuana dispensary ban, in part to protect the profits of the upcoming recreational shops.
Study: Cannabis May Be a Substitute for Alcohol
Preliminary data suggests that cannabis may be a substitute for alcohol consumption, according to a review published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.
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Oklahoma Councilman Proposes Decriminalization
Village City, Oklahoma councilman Jerry Broughton proposed decriminalization, saying pot users don't belong in jail.
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Molecular Biologist Explains How THC Kills Cancer Cells
Collective Evolution discusses how THC kills cancer cells, with a video explanation from molecular biologist Dr. Christina Sanchez.
NORML PAC Endorses Shenna Bellows for US Senate
NORML PAC is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Shenna Bellows in her campaign to represent the state of Maine in the United States Senate.
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Christian Dispensary Takes on IRS
A non-profit Christian dispensary in Sacramento is fighting the IRS for the right to deduct business expenses.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014.
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Colorado Expects Legal Weed Windfall
Less than 2 months after the first recreational dispensaries opened in Colorado, revenue estimates for legal weed have jumped significantly.
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Italy to Release 10K Pot Prisoners
Thanks to recent reform, Italy no longer treats cannabis enthusiasts the same as heroin enthusiasts, and is set to release 10,000 pot prisoners.