Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

December 17, 2013
12/17/2013
The Emerald Cup: 2013 Winners and Pics

The Emerald Cup: 2013 Winners and Pics

The Smell the Truth Blog’s David Downs announces the winners of the 10th annual Emerald Cup.
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
Reform Campaigner Opening Cannabis Cafe in Manchester

Reform Campaigner Opening Cannabis Cafe in Manchester

Colin Davies, a reform campaigner famous for giving the Queen a bouquet containing cannabis, is opening a cannabis cafe in Manchester, England.
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
Susan Sarandon is Candid About Her Marijuana Use

Susan Sarandon is Candid About Her Marijuana Use

Susan Sarandon, respected actress and member of MPP’s VIP Advisory Board, lightheartedly confessed on Wednesday that she has used marijuana before attending almost all award shows. The admission...
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
Sensible BC Petition Falls Short

Sensible BC Petition Falls Short

The petition to decriminalize cannabis in British Columbia was about 100,000 signatures short of making it to the ballot.
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Classifies Cannabis as a “Botanical Medicine”

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Classifies Cannabis as a “Botanical Medicine”

In a great stride for the future of medical cannabis, the AHP (American Herbal Pharmacopoeia), who’s mission is “to promote the responsible use of herbal products and...
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed

Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed

The Daily Beast names the 2014 candidates who want to legalize weed.
December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
An Open Invitation to Mr. Bill O’Reilly: Smoke a Bowl With Me

An Open Invitation to Mr. Bill O’Reilly: Smoke a Bowl With Me

Dear Mr. Bill O’Reilly: I couldn’t help but notice how angry you got a few days ago after the Denver Post, which is the paper of record...
December 13, 2013
12/13/2013
MI House Approves Protections for Dispensaries and Extracts

MI House Approves Protections for Dispensaries and Extracts

The Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two important bills today. HB 4271, sponsored by Rep. Mike Callton, would allow local governments to license and regulate dispensaries....
December 13, 2013
12/13/2013
San Jose: MMJ Shutdown Begins Following New Rules

San Jose: MMJ Shutdown Begins Following New Rules

San Jose officials voted to ban dispensaries near homes, schools and rehab centers on Wednesday. Those in violation of the new rules have been asked to shut...
December 13, 2013
12/13/2013
WA Liquor Board: Keep Home Grows for MMJ Patients

WA Liquor Board: Keep Home Grows for MMJ Patients

Washington’s Liquor Control Board recommended to lawmakers that medical marijuana patients be allowed to keep their home grows.
December 13, 2013
12/13/2013
2014: The Year for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota

2014: The Year for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota

Is Gov. Mark Dayton – thankfully – softening his irrational opposition to medical marijuana? It appears as though that might be the case. Yesterday, ECM reported that...
December 13, 2013
12/13/2013
New Textbook Published for the Washington Cannabis Industry

New Textbook Published for the Washington Cannabis Industry

The Washington cannabis industry has a new textbook intended for medical professionals and cannabis businesses.
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
No Recreational Shops in Manitou Springs Until February

No Recreational Shops in Manitou Springs Until February

Manitou Springs, one of the most beautiful tourist towns in Colorado, has extended its moratorium on recreational shops until January 31, 2014.
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.11)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.11)

A busy Tuesday in California, herbal medicine experts make a call, New Jersey’s third dispensary opens, Florida’s Supreme Court hears a challenge to an initiative, and more....
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
Apple Accepts Cannabis Now Magazine Into the App Store

Apple Accepts Cannabis Now Magazine Into the App Store

Apple has accepted Cannabis Now magazine in its app store, the first cannabis magazine to be accepted.
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
California Field Poll: 55% Say Legalize Marijuana

California Field Poll: 55% Say Legalize Marijuana

For the first time ever, California’s Field Poll is reporting majority support for marijuana legalization in the Golden State. The poll had support for generic marijuana legalization at 55%...
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
CO 2013: Thousands Not Arrested, Millions of Dollars Saved

CO 2013: Thousands Not Arrested, Millions of Dollars Saved

In it’s first year of cannabis legalization, Colorado saved millions of dollars in law enforcement and court resources.
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
Cannabis Critic Bill O’Reilly Criticizes Cannabis Critics

Cannabis Critic Bill O’Reilly Criticizes Cannabis Critics

Bill O’Reilly is a tad upset about the Denver Post hiring a cannabis editor.
December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
City of Denver Launches Official Marijuana Policy Guide Website

City of Denver Launches Official Marijuana Policy Guide Website

The city of Denver launched a new section on the state of Colorado website Monday, specifically answering the FAQs that come with Colorado’s rapidly approaching new retail marijuana...
December 11, 2013
12/11/2013
New York: Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Introduced

New York: Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Introduced

Senator Liz Krueger introduced the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.