March for Compassion Continues Throughout the State as Support for the Compassionate Care Act Grows Long Island – Tonight, patients, families, advocates, and doctors will host an educational forum in Mineola, Long Island. The public forum is part of the March for Compassion — a month-long series of actions and events across the state to […]
Tag: Marijuana
Why Wait? Fully Legalize Marijuana Now
It’s time to get real about marijuana laws in the state of Minnesota. Passing a medical marijuana law will, in all likelihood, be the first step in total legalization of the drug for recreational use, just as it has proved to be in Colorado and Washington and soon will in California and other states. Why […]
Cops Cripple Minnesota and Louisiana Medical Marijuana Bills
As the people become more aware and more supportive of medical marijuana, legislators sometimes find it difficult to translate rising popular support into political will. Established lobbies representing law enforcement and other interests threatened by medical mari… High Times
Colorado Marijuana Taxes Net State $2 Million
Colorado made roughly $ 2 million in marijuana taxes in January, state revenue officials reported Monday in the world’s first accounting of the recreational pot business. The tax total reported by the state Department of Revenue indicates $ 14.02 million worth of recreational pot was sold. The state collected roughly $ 2.01 million in taxes. […]
For First Time Ever, Assembly Includes Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill in Their One-House Budget Bill, Jumpstarting Negotiations With Senate and Governor
As Assembly Gathers to Vote, Patients, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers from Across NY Descend on Albany to Demand Senate Join Assembly and Deliver the Compassionate Care Act to Cuomo for Signature Day of Actions Include Public Hearing on Bill, Evening Event in Nearby Latham, and Powerful New Video About Patients, Doctors and the Compassionate Care […]
Your First Marijuana Dispensary Visit…
Your first time in a marijuana dispensary is sure to leave you feeling like a kid in a candy store. As such, watch it buddy! You may think you're acting cool, but your excitement is really getting the best of you. The vision you have of yourself in your head may not b… High Times
Washington Advisor: Legal Marijuana Is Problematic
As Washington’s recreational marijuana market prepares to get underway, the man responsible for assisting the state’s Liquor Control Board in developing pot policieshas revealed some concerns. High Times
California Democrats Back Marijuana Legalization
California Democrats have approved a party platform including a plank calling for marijuana legalization, marking a major shift for the state party. As the San Francisco Chronicle reports, state party delegates moved Sunday to adopt a platform that includes support for “the legalization, regulation and taxation of pot in a manner similar to that of […]
U.N. Smack Talks Uruguay Marijuana, Gets Put In Its Place
In its newly released annual report, the UN International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on March 4 took aim at legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington states, urging the US federal government to ensure that anti-drug treaties are "fully implemented on th… High Times
NY State Assembly to Include Comprehensive Medical Marijuana in State Budget Bill; Patients, Families, Caregivers Call on Senate To Do Same
Statewide Coalition Launches Month of Actions With Weekly Lobby and Education Days in Albany and Community Forums in Buffalo, Syracuse, Capital Region, Westchester, NYC, Long Island Momentum Builds as Assembly Jumpstarts Negotiations and Four Senate Republicans Announce Support for Compassionate Care Act New York: Today, Assembly Health Committee Chairman Richard Gottfried (D, WFP – Manhattan) […]