In an interview this week, Florida senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said, "I don't believe there's a responsible way to recreationally use marijuana.” The 42-year-old senator also refused to admit if he ever personally smoked pot and attempted to justify … High Times
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500 Pounds of Marijuana Shipped to Auto Shop By Mistake
A North Carolina entrepreneur received the unique opportunity earlier this week to abandon his debt and start a new and exciting life as black-market weed dealer. Unfortunately, before the man had a chance to decide what to do with the several hundred pounds of marijuana … High Times
Legal Marijuana Created Thousands of Jobs in Colorado
Marijuana dispensaries characterize it as a bit of a gold rush: the sudden swarm of thousands of people from in and out of Colorado trying to get into the state’s new recreational marijuana industry. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
4 Steps That Will Help Legalize Medical Marijuana in NY
We still have a ways to go before medical marijuana will be legal in New York State, but this is a huge step forward for patients with serious and debilitating conditions. High Times
Marijuana Legalization in Uruguay
May 22, 2014 PDF View the fact sheet. No In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to fully legalize the production, sale and consumption of marijuana for personal use. This document is a summary of the key provisions of the law. Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana
Feds May Cut Off Water For Legal Marijuana Crops
Some cannabis growers may soon find themselves with a lot less irrigation water if the U.S. government decides to block the use of federal water for state-legal marijuana cultivation. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees management of federal water resources, “is evaluating how the Controlled Substances Act applies in the context of Reclamation project […]
Senate Health Committee Passes Comprehensive Bi-Partisan Medical Marijuana Bill
New York Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Medical Marijuana State Patients and Families Cheer Step Forward, Call for Vote in Full Senate Albany — Today, the New York State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. This is the first time in years that the Senate has taken up […]
Today: Senate Health Committee to Vote on Compassionate Care Act – New York’s Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
Dozens of Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers from Across New York Come to Albany to Attend Hearing, Demand Passage of the Bill Patients and Caregivers Available for Interviews May 20, 2014 Drug Policy Alliance read more Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana
Strict Missouri Reduces Marijuana Possession Penalties
Provisions in a new Missouri measure reduce the state’s marijuana possession penalties, which are among some of the strictest in the nation. Presently, the possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana is classified as a Class A criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to… High Times
Marijuana Brands Push Past Bans to Go National
Marijuana may still be an illegal drug at the Federal level, but that isn’t stopping some companies from building a national presence. “I think people are already positioning themselves for a national cannabis industry,” said David Bienenstock, a marijuana consultant. “The people who make a smart move now will be rewarded later.” Medical Marijuana News – […]