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Feds May Cut Off Water for Legal Marijuana Crops
Cannabis growers may soon find themselves with a lot less water if the U.S. government blocks the use of federal water for state-legal marijuana cultivation
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Eric Holder Reigns in DEA Chief Michelle Leonhart for Undermining Obama’s Position on Marijuana Sentencing
In recent talks with Attorney General Eric Holder, DEA Chief Michelle Leonhart was encouraged to tone down the Drug War propaganda she has been advancing since the Obama administration did not sue the state of Colorado for legalizing marijuana.
Marijuana Co-op Member Says State Can't Tax a Federal Crime
Washington state can't make a member of a medical marijuana co-op pay thousands of dollars in marijuana tax because he's facing a federal crime for it, the man claims in Federal Court.
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Strictly Business: Marijuana Debate Far From Over
It’s tough to select the set of rules In blending between those ready to seize the moment and those whose regulate a business still illegal in 48 states.
GOP Congressman Threatens to Block DC Decrim Law
Even as the House held a first hearing on DC's recently passed decriminalization law, at least one congressman is threatening to file legislation to undo it
Chronicle Book Review: Hemp Bound
With Hemp Bound, veteran journalist Doug Fine has embraced an enthusiastic new role as an apostle of weed's country cousin. He's taken up the mantle of Jack Herer, but with more rigorous scientific backing,
Federal Government to Increase Its Supply of Marijuana for Clinical Research
Federal agencies are moving forward with plans to increase the US government’s production of research-grade cannabis. Last week, the DEA publicly announced
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Federal Judge Denies Washington Family's State Law Defense
A U.S. District Judge rejected the Harveys planned defense, they can not argue growing marijuana was legal under Washington state law for medical purposes.
Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Larry Harvey Goes to Washington DC to Lobby Congress Ahead of May 12th Trial
Medical marijuana patient Larry Harvey, 70, is traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to persuade Congress to stop funding unnecessary federal prosecutions like his.
Minnesota House Offers Unworkable “Compromise” on Medical Marijuana
The proposal would not provide patients with medicine and federal law preempts, requiring the health department to contract with a marijuana manufacturer.
DEA Chief Opposes Marijuana Legalization, Supports Mandatory Minimums
DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to warn of the dangers of marijuana legalization and affirm her support for mandatory minimum sentences.
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Feds to Deny Water to Washington Marijuana Growers?
Washington's new growers may not get water because granting pot farmers access to Federal water might be a violation of the Controlled Substance Act.
Chronicle Review Essay: Marijuana Policy Past and Future
It has been fewer than 20 years since California voters ushered in the modern era of marijuana policy by approving a loosely-written initiative to allow for the use of medical marijuana.
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Will Florida Gov. Scott Thwart Humane Bid for Limited Medical Marijuana?
Even if bills are approved by both chambers before the scheduled end of session next week, Gov. Scott might sink the effort with a veto.
"Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands" Could Be Freed Under New Federal Clemency Rules
The Justice Department will soon release new, more expansive criteria for recommending federal prisoner clemency applications for President Obama to review.
Five Medical Marijuana Patients From Washington State Proceed to Trial in Federal Court
A Family from Washington expects to go to trial on federal charges, despite the Obama Administration's claims it does not target seriously ill patients.
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Time to Take the High Road and Legalize Medical Cannabis at the Federal Level
Washington US Attorney Jenny Durkan assessed the state’s poorly-regulated medical cannabis program in 2013. "Not tenable".
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VIP Cannabis Says It Is No Longer Selling Medical Marijuana
VIP Cannabis was allowed to operate while the state processed their license but is no longer selling medical marijuana, in compliance with a state order.