With Governor O'Malley's Signature, Maryland Becomes 21st Medical Marijuana State
Maryland is the 21st medical marijuana state with a bill protecting patients with severe pain, nausea, wasting syndrome, seizures, and severe muscle spasms.
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Annapolis Mom Was at Heart of Medical Marijuana Reform
To gain access to medical marijuana for her 4-year-old son who suffers up to 10 seizures a day because of epilepsy, Gail Rand is at the heart of the debate
Oklahomans for Health Files Ballot Initiative for Medical Marijuana
Today, Oklahomans for Health submitted an application for petition, which proposes to add a question to the November ballot asking whether or not Oklahomans should legalize medical marijuana
Boston Mayor Plans to Block Dispensaries... Somehow
The Pastor asked if he would help block dispensaries, and Walsh responded; “Trust me, you will be working with me to make sure they don’t get here.”
Smarter Sentencing Act Picks Up More GOP Cosponsors
The Smarter Sentencing Act (House Resolution 3382/Senate Bill 1410) now has 26 cosponsors, including 10 Republicans. The Senate version of the bill...
Medical Marijuana for Sexual Assault Survivors
It is reported that almost one-third of sexual assault survivors will experience PTSD sometime in their lifetime. Marijuana has been making waves lately as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Maine House and Senate to Vote on Putting Marijuana Legalization Before State Voters
Recently, Gov. LePage introduced a bill, LD 1811, that would address many of the hard-drug addiction issues Maine faces, while putting marijuana legalization on the ballot before Maine voters.
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Descend on Capitol Hill
Medical marijuana supporters went to Capitol Hill pushing for legislation prohibiting the federal government from restricting state medical marijuana laws.
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Medical Marijuana Still Scares Most High Profile Pennsylvania Politicians
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry last month became the highest-ranking elected Pennsylvania Republican to support the once-controversial position to legalize medical marijuana,
Ban Chocolate, Keep Dogs Safe
Surely Leonhart isn’t suggesting we ban chocolate in order to keep the dogs safe?
Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.
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Missouri Lawmakers Hold Medical Marijuana Hearing
The Missouri Senate is considering legislation to legalize marijuana use by patients diagnosed by a physician with a debilitating medical condition.
Marijuana Potency Increasing, Project SAM Needs a Diaper Change
Lollies, Raspberry Bars, Truffles and Caramel Dipped Suckers all LOADED with activated THC. Shouts out to my good buddy Timmy over at TLC Edibles who continues to churn out the Instafire.
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Head of Epilepsy Foundation Wants Marijuana Oil Available
“Charlotte’s Web” is named for Charlotte Figi who has severe epilepsy; she found relief by ingesting the plant’s oil. It is low in THC but rich in CBD.
Missouri Siblings Get 37 Years for 17 Plants (Mostly for Being Stupid)
A brother and sister from Missouri got exceptionally long sentences for growing 17 marijuana plants. I could understand a year in jail for being idiots, they deserve that at the very least.
Weedist Women: Valeesha Noblitt of Rabbit Hole Productions
The generosity and kindness of Rabbit Hole Productions is now well-known in medical cannabis circles. We can rest easy with women like Valeesha Noblitt on our side.
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PPIC Poll: Slim Majority of California Voters Say Legalize Weed
Public Policy Institute of California released survey results yesterday; 53% of California voters favor marijuana legalization and 44% oppose. 60% of...
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Activists Reject Mark Dayton's Medical Marijuana Compromise
Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal for research at the Mayo Clinic on medical marijuana lacks activists' support who want wider drug legalization for treatment.