Marijuana has been legal in Washington, D.C. since February, and now, residents will have a chance to show off their growing skills. According to the Washington Times, the D.C. State Fair has added a "Best Bud" competition for those who grow their own pot…. Read article here: High Times
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Oregon Hemp Growers Celebrate Bill’s Rejection In State Legislature
A bill that opponents said favored outdoor marijuana growers over future hemp farmers failed to pass out of the Oregon Legislature in its final day, allowing farmers with plants already in the ground to continue growing what will soon be the state’s first legal hemp harvest. House Bill 2668 would have frozen the hemp industry […]
New York State to Require Strict Dosing Rules for Medical Marijuana
When New York State releases the five much-coveted licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana next month, a series of strict requirements on dosing will be part of the package, unlike the majority of states with legal medical cannabis. Read article here: High Times
Arizona: State Health Agency Has No Evidence Of Cannabis Deaths
After five years of legal medical-marijuana in Arizona, health department officials say this week they have no evidence that marijuana has been the cause of any death in the state. Nor can the same officials present to the public any supporting evidence behind a 2013 study that claims the deaths of 62 kids were “associated” […]
Tennessee: No Guidance From State As Cannabis Oil Law Takes Effect
More than a month after Gov. Bill Haslam signed the state’s first law allowing Tennesseans to use cannabis oil for limited medicinal reasons, neither the state nor the Tennessee Medical Association has offered formal guidance on the oil’s use. There has been no advice to potential patients or doctors as to how they might follow […]
New York State Legislature Passes Bipartisan Bill to Create Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana for Critically Ill Patients
Frustrated with Inaction by Cuomo, Patients and Families Returned to Legislature for Help Patients and Families Demand Governor Sign the Bill into Law Immediately Albany– Last night, in an unusual show of bipartisan support, the New York Senate voted 50 to 12 in favor of a bill, sponsored by Senator Joe Griffo, that directs the […]
State Police Partner with National Guard to Fight Drug War
Reports indicate thatAtterbury-Muscatatuck, which is a training facility maintained by the State of Indiana and the Department of Defense, is being used by the State Police and the National Guard to engage insimulated raids against marijuana operations. Read article here: High Times
Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Prevent DEA from Undermining State Medical Marijuana Laws
Amendment Expected to be Signed Into Law by Pres. Obama as Part of Spending Deal Nationwide Bi-partisan Momentum for Drug Policy Reform Grows Stronger In yet another huge victory for marijuana reform, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted today by 20 to 10 to approve an amendment offered by Senator Mikulski (D-MD) to protect state medical […]
State Agency Report: California Could Benefit from Legalized Marijuana
If California legalizes a recreational cannabis industry in 2016, the state could be in a position to save nearly half a billion dollars through law enforcement reductions and tax revenue, according to anew report. Read article here: High Times
Congress Passes Three Amendments to Stop DEA from Undermining State Marijuana Laws
Important Victories Build on Last Night’s Votes to End DEA's Controversial Bulk Data Collection Program, Cut DEA's Budget WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislators passed three amendments today to prohibit the DEA and U.S. Department of Justice from undermining state marijuana laws, as part of the U.S. House of Representatives' consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, and […]