Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.11)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 11, 2013:
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Law & PoliticsLink
Illinois MMJ Advocate Not Eligible Due To 2012 Possession Charge
Michelle DiGiacomo, an advocate that helped pass Illinois' MMJ law, will not receive her medication; she was found in possession of marijuana last year.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.21)
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Hold Illinois Conference on Implementation
Medical marijuana advocates will hold a 4-hour conference this Thursday to discuss implementation of HB1, the Illinois medical marijuana law.
ACLU Sues Over Chicago Public Housing Drug Tests
The ACLU of Illinois filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chicago Housing Authority over its policy requiring drug testing of residents.
CannabusinessLink
Chicago Business Symposium to Focus on Medical Cannabis
With Illinois' medical cannabis industry just about to come to life, an upcoming business symposium will help potential business owners and investors.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.08.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 7, 2013:
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Chicago Opens First Illinois Medical Marijuana Clinic Today
Good Intentions, the first Illinois medical marijuana clinic to open after the signing of the state's medical marijuana law, is set to open today in Chicago
Illinois Becomes Twenty-First Medical Marijuana State
Medical marijuana will be taxed at the same 1% rate as pharmaceutical drugs, but grow centers and dispensaries will also pay a 7% "privilege tax."
CannabusinessLink
Medbox Expands Into Illinois, Nevada, New York and Oregon
Medbox will begin consulting operations in Illinois, Nevada, New York and Oregon, where legislation has recently allowed for medical marijuana dispensing.
Law & PoliticsLink
Illinois MMJ Bill About to Become Law - Police Chief Scared
The Illinois MMJ bill is about to become law, and Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel is terrified.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.02)
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Chicago Police Kill Fleeing Man in "Drug Area"
Chicago police killed a man Sunday morning on the city's West Side as he fled after they tried to pull over his car in an area known for drug activity.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.05)
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After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana State
Illinois House Bill 1 (HB1) now goes to Governor Quinn and if he signs it, Illinois would become the country's 19th medical marijuana state...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 15, 2013:
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.05.15)
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Hears from Patients, Now Supports MMJ Bill
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon says that after hearing from people that could benefit from medical marijuana, she now supports HB-1, an MMJ bill.