Bad Medical Bill Progresses in Michigan
In Michigan on Tuesday, Sen. Rick Jones’s SB 783 passed the Senate with a vote of 31 to 7. This bill, which is now pending in the House Judiciary Committee
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014.
Oregon Considering Bill That Would Permit Dispensary Bans
Last week, the Oregon Senate unanimously approved legislation to allow local governments to enact reasonable restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. As passed by the Senate, SB 1531 would allow
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 26, 2014.
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LA Sees Vaping Looks Like Smoking, an E-Cig Ban Is Imminent
Los Angeles is the latest city pushing an e-cig ban because the devices are reminiscent of tobacco cigarettes.
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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.
Michigan High Court Rules for Medical Marijuana
Wyoming's ordinance "directly conflicts" with the state's medical marijuana law because it allows what the law "expressly prohibits."
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.29)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 29, 2014.
Counterpunch: ACLU and WA Liquor Board Rally Against I-502 Moratorium
Allison Holcomb and unlikely ally Sharon Foster have publicly stated that, should it come to it, they will pursue legal action against the cities/counties that opt for I-502 moratoriums.
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Hillsboro, OR Temporary Dispensary Ban Won't Be Permanent
A proposed temporary dispensary ban in Hillsboro, Oregon is not meant to become permanent, according to Planning Director Colin Cooper.
WA State Attorney General Approves I-502 Moratoriums
With the recent opinion on I-502 moratoriums released by WA State AG, it seems that local governments can effectively ignore the state laws and ban even state-backed and controlled retailers within their jurisdiction
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 15, 2014.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 18, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.11)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 11, 2013:
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California Vape Pens Under Fire
Vape pens are under fire from officials in California, even being banned the same as cigarettes in places.
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Denver Council Flips: Yard Smoking Is OK... Again
After months of flip-flopping and criticism, and at the last possible moment, Denver's City Council decided not to write a rule banning yard smoking.
Denver Council Votes Against Front Yard and Balcony Smoking
Despite support from cannabis activists and libertarians, Denver's City Council voted 7-5 to ban front yard and balcony smoking in Denver.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2013: