The president of Uruguay has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. According to his advocates, José “Pepe” Mujica’s much talked-about marijuana legalization is in fact “a tool for peace and understanding.” For the second year in a row, the Drugs Peace Institute, which has supported Mujica’s marijuana legalization drive since 2012, insisting that […]
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Medical Marijuana in Oregon: Senate committee to hold hearing on bill allowing local regulation of dispensaries
The state Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing next Tuesday on a proposal to allow local governments to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Phoenix Backs Away from Medical Marijuana Moratorium
The City Council fails to attain unanimous agreement on imposing a ban on pot shops that may or may not become legal in a month PHOENIX — A divided City Council let drop Monday a motion to pass an emergency moratorium on all medical marijuana-related businesses within the city limits. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Study Says Suicide Rate Will Fall Significantly In States With Legalized Marijuana
Apparently legalizing weed saves lives, the New Republic reports: The American Journal of Public Health has just published a study suggesting that states that legalize medical marijuana can expect a reduction in suicide rates. A team of economists looked at state-by-state statistics on suicide rates over a 17-year period, from 1990 to 2007, comparing data […]
There’s a Reason to Hire Convicted Marijuana Users
There is aseverelyhypocriticaldiscrepancyin place currently for thosewith marijuana convictions trying to get jobs. Companies skip over applicants with a record formarijuana like they are lepers and won't even consider them for jobs… High Times
What Dispensary Owners Need to Know About Child Safe Marijuana Packaging
eBottles.com has the answers on how to be compliant with child safe marijuana packaging rules. eBottles.com, a local Denver wholesale distributor of child safe marijuana packages, commented on the latest news from the Marijuana Enforcement Division of Colorado. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Gemma Moss: Was Marijuana the Cause of Death?
Reports from The Telegraph indicate that Moss was found dead in October of last year after smoking half a joint to ease her insomnia. A medical examination conducted by Dr. Kudair Hussein was said to uncover no abnormalities in her vital organs, only moderate to heavy lev… High Times
Denver County Fair to Judge Marijuana Contests
According to a report from the Associated Press, organizers with the 2014 Denver County Fair intend to welcome in the marijuana community during this year’s events, holding a multitude of weed-related contests that will be judged for prizes. High Times
Marijuana Contests To Join County Fair in Colorado
Pot at the county fair? Why not? Colorado’s Denver County is adding cannabis-themed contests to its 2014 summer fair. It’s the first time pot plants will stand alongside tomato plants and homemade jam in competition for a blue ribbon. There won’t actually be any marijuana at the fairgrounds. The judging will be done off-site, with […]
Will Your Marijuana Record Be Wiped Clean?
What happens to people that are convicted of crimes that are no longer considered criminal in the eyes of the law? That's the question eating away at everyone in America who has ever been busted forpossession, raided for growing, and stopped and frisked. So mari… High Times