Vancouver District Proposes Bylaw Restricting Medical Marijuana Grow-Ops
Maple Ridge wants to nip a problem in the bud by regulating where medical marijuana can be grown.
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Illinois House Panel Says OK to Medical Marijuana
A panel of state lawmakers Wednesday approved legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois.
Advocates Announce New Coalitions as Hawaii Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes Senate Floor Vote
As SB 472 SD2, a bill to decriminalize marijuana, was unanimously approved by the Hawaii Senate, and two bills to improve Hawaii’s medical marijuana program are poised for passage in the House, Hawaii advocates have announced the launch of two statewide coalitions to reform local marijuana laws.
US, International Drug Warriors Attack State Marijuana Legalization
As the nation awaits the Obama administration's response to marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington, Tuesday saw a two-pronged attack on the whole notion.
Silicon Valley Is High on Innovation. And Pot
Being a computer coder takes a physical toll. The long hours sitting at a keyboard can cause back and wrist pain. You can run to a pharmacy and pick up some Advil, or if you’re in Silicon Valley, you can drop by the Palliative Health Center for some Sour Diesel.
Gov. Christie Said He’s Not Trying To Sabotage Medical Marijuana Program
Gov. Chris Christie is denying that he’s trying to sabotage New Jersey’s medical marijuana program.
Medical Marijuana Bill Likely Dead In Iowa Legislature
A proposal to legalize marijuana for medical use likely is dead for this session.
In Prison Debate, Race Overshadows Poverty
The way to stop filling up prisons is to end the War on Drugs, curb inequality and change our perspective on class
Norway Wants to Decriminalize Heroin Smoking
The Norwegian government said Friday it wants to decriminalize the smoking of heroin as a harm reduction measure, Agence-France Presse reported. Smoking heroin is less dangerous than injecting it, and the move could reduce the number of overdoses, officials said.
Oregon Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
A bill that would legalize marijuana possession and create a state-regulated system of legal marijuana commerce was introduced in the Oregon legislature Monday. That makes Oregon the eighth state to either see such a bill this year or have one pending. The others are Hawaii (already dead), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
