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Authorities Cracking Down on WA Marijuana Bar
Stonegate Pizza in Tacoma, Washington, has a second-floor, members-only marijuana bar where customers can rent vaporizers and enjoy their marijuana.
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Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card in a 19-11 vote.
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Why It's So Hard for Scientists to Study Medical Marijuana
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 placed marijuana in the most restrictive use category, Schedule I, deeming it a drug with no medicinal value and high potential for abuse. To do clinical research with marijuana, you need a DEA license, and you need to get your study approved by the FDA.
New Jersey Will Expand Medical Marijuana Program
In early April, Gov. Chris Christie proposed allocating $1.6 million to fund New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, doubling the initial spending plan.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois Bill
The Illinois House voted to pass HB1, which creates a framework to protect physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
New York Health Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Sen. Diane Savino and Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried introduced the medical marijuana bill and are optimistic about its chances in the Senate.
Court Rejects Researcher's Bid to Grow Medical Marijuana
The US Court of Appeals rejected Dr. Lyle Craker's appeal of the decision to deny him a license to grow medical marijuana for research purposes.
Nearly 250 Physicians in Illinois Endorse Medical Marijuana
a group of doctors announced the support of nearly 250 Illinois physicians for allowing patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana.
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University of Louisville Holds Medical Marijuana Rally
Senator Perry Clark has introduced a medical marijuana bill in the state, and is now educating people about marijuana and looking for support.
Medical Marijuana Legislation Moves Forward in Pennsylvania
The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, or House Bill 1181, was introduced Monday at the State House.
Medical Marijuana Farmers Market Open in California
Medical marijuana farmers markets have also been tried in Phoenix, Tacoma and Seattle.
Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!
SB 281, a bill adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana, has cleared its last hurdle...
Prospero’s Grow: Week 4: New Developments from The Wizard and Start of Juicing Cannabis
For the past few weeks, I've been growing two plants in my apartment in Denver, with the intent of juicing cannabis as it grows...
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Marijuana Research Funding Cut as Support Grows
In 2007, $131 million was spent on marijuana research. In 2012, only $91 million was spent.
Medical Cannabis Seminar Videos - Law, Science, and Advocacy
Miss the San Diego ASA seminar; Medical Cannabis: Law, Science, and Advocacy? Watch the entire seminar including videos of all the presentations here:
MMJ School Opens in Nevada
The Cannabis Career Institute (CCI) has opened Nevada's first mmj school, providing students...
MI Medical Marijuana Patient Refused Placement in Prison Medical Facility
Late last week, 53-year-old Michigan medical marijuana patient Jerry Duval received a Justice Department order to surrender to federal authorities