Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 14, 2014:
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 7, 2014:
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Minnesota Senate Passes Medical Pot Legislation
Voting 48 to 18, senators approved legislation that would make Minnesota the first state to prohibit patients from smoking marijuana to ease their symptoms.
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.
Medical Marijuana On the Move in Minnesota Senate
Once again, the medical marijuana bill authored by Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Carly Melin cleared another legislative hurdle. The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee just voted
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 30, 2014:
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Marijuana Advocates Take the Spotlight at Minnesota Capitol
Backers of recreational use say they support medical marijuana and tried to let its backers have the spotlight, but grew frustrated at the lack of movement.
Minnesota: African Americans Six Times More Likely Than Whites to Be Arrested for Marijuana Possession
African Americans are arrested for marijuana possession offenses in Minnesota at a rate that is more than six-times higher than that of Caucasians, according to an analysis of 2011 FBI arrest data released today by the nonpartisan think-tank Minnesota 2020 and commissioned in part by Minnesota NORML.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 16, 2014:
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 9, 2014.
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Possible Vote on Minn. Medical Marijuana Bill Delayed
Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo hoped to attach an amendment legalizing medical marijuana to a separate health bill. The bill has been pulled from the docket.
Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Patients Slam Governor
At a press conference, Medical marijuana patients slammed Gov. Mark Dayton for stalling on a bill currently being considered in the Minnesota legislature.
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American Lung Assn’s Stance on Vape Pens Financed by Big Pharma
Minnesota Vapers Advocacy says the American Lung Association worked with Big Pharma in an attempt to ban vape pens and drive up sales of cessation drugs.
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Activists Reject Mark Dayton's Medical Marijuana Compromise
Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal for research at the Mayo Clinic on medical marijuana lacks activists' support who want wider drug legalization for treatment.
Supposed ‘Medical Marijuana’ Measures in Alabama, Utah Are Anything But
While the passage of these measures may pose symbolic victories for legislators; they fail to provide tangible benefits to the constituents that they serve.
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Gov. Dayton Seeks $2.2M for Marijuana Study
Gov. Mark Dayton said he would ask for $2.2 million for research into its possible benefits. Mayo Clinic would head the study, and focus on cannabidiol.
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How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.