California Police Chief, DA File Defelonization Initiative
The defelonization effort comes a year after voters approved Prop 36, which rolled back the state's three strikes law by exempting most nonviolent offenders
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Fourth California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Any putative 2014 California legalization initiative faces both high financial hurdles and a ticking clock.
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:
Fun, Music, and Cannabusiness at the Emerald Cup
The Emerald Cup, billed as “the world's only outdoor competition”, is all about cannabis growers and their organically grown outdoor-only products.
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The Emerald Cup: 2013 Winners and Pics
The Smell the Truth Blog's David Downs announces the winners of the 10th annual Emerald Cup.
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San Jose: MMJ Shutdown Begins Following New Rules
San Jose officials voted to ban dispensaries near homes, schools and rehab centers. Those in violation of the new rules have been asked to shut down.
This Incredible Video Shows How Cannabis Really DOES Help Cerebral Palsy
Add this video to the long line of evidence that marijuana does have medical value and does help people in need. Jacqueline Patterson, a cerebral palsy...
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:
California Field Poll: 55% Say Legalize Marijuana
California's Field Poll is reporting support for generic marijuana legalization at 55% and, somewhat surprisingly, support for an actual initiative at 56%.
Cannabis More Than an Alternative Medicine for Epileptic Boy
These two bills would federally reclassify any cannabis plant with a THC content lower than .3% as industrial hemp, which has been re-legalized in California
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CA in Danger of Brain Drain Due to Lack of Regulation
Thanks to a lack of regulation, California has become an unstable MMJ market and may lose their entrepreneurs to other states.
DPA Files California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, But…
The DPA effort may not be the perfect marijuana legalization initiative, but it is out there now, at least as a place holder.
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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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Dispensary Owner Named Mayor in Sebastopol, California
Medical marijuana dispensary owner Robert Jacob was named Mayor of Sebastopol, California on Tuesday.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.04)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 4, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 26, 2013.
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:
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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Fight Legalization...Again?
On High Times, Russ Belville recounts the pattern of opposition to legalization by dispensaries and others that profit from medical cannabis.