California: Governor Signs Industrial Hemp Farming Act
Federal legislation, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, is currently pending in the US Senate and in the US House of Representatives.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 2, 2013:
Kentucky House Speaker May Support Medical Marijuana Law
Several media outlets reported that House Speaker Greg Stumbo is now “leaning in favor” of passing a medical marijuana law.
Bus Ads Run In Portland In Support Of Marijuana Initiative
Supporters of the ballot initiative to remove penalties for adult marijuana possession in Portland are launching ads on METRO buses and bus shelters.
Alaska Signature Drive Making Progress
The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana in Alaska is in full swing. Currently, petitioners are working to collect 45,000 signatures by December 1
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.25)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 25, 2013:
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ME Medical Marijuana Users Fear Loss of Subsidized Housing
Medical marijuana patients in Maine could lose their federally subsidized housing if a state moratorium is not renewed by next Tuesday.
NJ: Governor Signs Legislation Amending Medical Cannabis
The law amends requirements that medical cannabis producers and distributors be limited to providing patients with no more than three strains of the plant .
Unemployment Drug Test Bill Moving in Michigan
A bill that would deny unemployment benefits to people who refuse to take drug tests required by employers passed the Republican-dominated Michigan Senate
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Support Growing For Oregon Marijuana Initiatives
Over 5,000 signatures for Initiatives 21 and 22 were gathered at Hempstock, putting both Oregon marijuana initiatives well on their way to making the ballot
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013:
DOJ Memo Taken as Green Light for Hemp Production in Oregon
Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene), co-sponsored Senate Bill 676 which permits the industrial production and processing of hemp. Hemp production in Oregon
Bill To Legalize Marijuana Introduced In DC
A bill that would legalize marijuana for adults over 21 and set up a system of regulated marijuana commerce was introduced in the DC city council.
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California Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Dies
California's AB 604, a bill to tighten medical marijuana regulation in the state, was not approved by the deadline Thursday night.
Hemp in the Time of New Federal Marijuana Policy
The Justice Department's policy directive on marijuana opened the door not just to regulated medical and legal marijuana, but also to industrial hemp.
Earl Blumenauer, Grover Norquist Push Marijuana Tax Reform
Earl Blumenauer and Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist announced the release of a paper protesting the unjust taxes to marijuana businesses
Finally, Recognition of Medical Value of Cannabis
As a medical doctor, and as governor, Kitzhaber needs to be better educated on the science and medicine of cannabis as it exists today.
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: