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Lansing, MI Pushing for Cannabis Legalization for Safety
The Coalition for a Safer Lansing has collected over 6,000 signatures to place a cannabis legalization measure on the November ballot in Lansing, Michigan.
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What is One Person's Life Worth? The Story of Michael Brooks
Michael Brooks tends to watch the clock a little differently, and he understands the one of life's most precious values, time. Suffering from hepatitis-C...
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."
Ohio Initiative Campaign for Medical Marijuana is Underway
Medical marijuana has broad popular support in Ohio (a March poll had support at 63%) and a victory in Ohio would plant it firmly in the Midwest.
Two Michigan Towns to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization
The Michigan communities of Ferndale and Jackson will vote on local marijuana decriminalization initiatives
Expected Soon: More Marijuana Decriminalization in Michigan
Numerous other cities in Michigan have already adopted decriminalization, as have 17 other states overall
North Carolina Welfare Drug Testing Bill Passes
The bill requires participants in the state's Work First program to submit to drug testing if authorities have a reasonable suspicion they are on drugs
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.24)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 24, 2013:
New Hampshire Becomes 19th State to Allow Medical Marijuana
Gov. Hassan signed a bill into law making New Hampshire the 19th state to allow residents to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.
Arkansas AG Rejects Medical Marijuana for the Sixth Time
If such a proposal ever makes it past McDaniel, the people of Arkansas can decide whether or not they want to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Medical Marijuana Push Gears Up in Kentucky
Thwarted twice before in efforts to get a medical marijuana bill moving in Frankfort, Clark and supporters are gearing up for another try.
Federal Bill Would Up Penalties for Marijuana Trespass Grows
"Trespass grows" are a tempting alternative for growers who seek to avoid having their own properties seized under federal drug asset forfeiture laws.
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Medical Marijuana Ballot Title Submitted in Arkansas, Again
McDaniel has already rejected medical marijuana legislation five times, using 'ambiguous language' as an excuse.
Michigan House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The Republican-controlled Michigan House Friday approved a bill that would allow for the suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients.
Portland, ME Residents Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization
Portland’s City Council voted 5-1 to send the marijuana legalization ordinance to voters on a November ballot, rather than immediately adopting it.
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Oregon Dispensary Law Won't Stop Pending Cases
Oregon's recently-passed medical marijuana dispensary law won't help owners and operators that were arrested before its passage.
Farm Bill Passes House, Hemp Amendment Stays Intact
Although representatives re-crafted the bill to remove provisions for food stamp funding, they left a hemp amendment intact.
Legislation Introduced to Ease Banking for Marijuana Business
The Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act aims to accomplish this by updating federal banking laws to account for discrepancies with state laws