Virginia Politicians Approve CBD Oil Bill
Virginia lawmakers have passed House Bill 1445 which allows for the use of cannabis oil in the treatment of medical conditions, specifically seizures.
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Virginia House Allows Marijuana Oils for Epilepsy
Virginia's Republican-dominated House of Delegates voted Tuesday for a bill that would protect users of a form of medical marijuana from state prosecution. The legislation, which passed 98-0, would allow the use of two oils extracted from marijuana that lack the plant’s intoxicating properties but help alleviate debilitating seizures.
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Virginia: Lawmakers Quash Decriminalization Effort
By a margin of nearly 3 to 1, voters in the Old Dominion state say that they support amending Virginia’s marijuana penalties—penalties that rank among the toughest in the nation. Yet, on Wednesday, members of the Senate Committee for the Virginia Courts of Justice voted by a margin of 2 to 1 to reject legislation that sought to do just that.
Police Stealing Weed From the Police
A Richmond police officer was found in possession of 3 pounds of cannabis at his home. Authorities say Veteran K-9 officer Joe Avila will likely not be charged.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.09.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 3, 2014:
Lockn' Festival: Choose Your Location Wisely, Keep Us Safe
When it comes to throwing huge festivals which feature well known classic stoner favorites such as Furthur and more, we'd hope that festival organizers would keep the safety of the thousands of attendees in mind. However there are simply some states which it's just not smart to hold such a festival in.
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Virginia: A Sleeping Supporter of Medical Marijuana
Despite being notoriously known for having some of the most conservative laws regarding cannabis, even Virginia has found itself following suit with the rest of the nation in reconsidering the way it defines and restricts marijuana.
NORML PAC Endorses Adam Ebbin for US Congress
NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin in his campaign for U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014:
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Aerial Photos of NSA and U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Photographer Trevor Paglen rented a rented a helicopter and shot nighttime photos of NSA headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland and some of the government's other's largest intelligence agencies, such as the
Man Brings Marijuana into The Pentagon, Faces Harsher Penalty Than For Weapon
Just when we think we are turning a positive corner in the misconception of cannabis users, we get stories like this one out of the Pentagon that make us all do a collective facepalm.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 30, 2013:
Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates on Marijuana
One of the highest profile elections is the Virginia gubernatorial race. Things are beginning to heat up before the two month stretch before the election.
Virginia NORML Adopts a Highway
Last week, Virginia NORML posted the first NORML “Adopt-a-Highway” sign in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.16)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 16, 2013.
North Dakota Welfare Drug Testing Bill Defeated
A bill that would have required welfare recipients to undergo drug testing died Friday in the North Dakota House. North Dakota becomes the 2nd state to...
Virginia Attorney General Evolving on Marijuana Legalization
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Tea Party favorite and presumed candidate for Governor, opened up on his views regarding marijuana legalization.
Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Killed
A bill backed by Republicans that would require drug testing of welfare recipients died Monday in the Virginia Senate, because one Republican didn't vote.