Feds on New Medical Marijuana Offensive
Despite Obama's promise not to interfere with State laws, DEA raids continue to arrest medicinal marijuana users and suppliers
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Medical-Pot Dispensaries Fear Raids
In partially vetoing a landmark medical marijuana bill last week, Gov. Chris Gregoire gutted the legal theory under which at least 100 storefront dispensaries opened in the past year and a half, leaving the dispensaries at much greater risk of prosecution or civil action when the new law takes effect in July.
U.S. Prosecutor Issues Vermont Pot Dispensary Warning
Rep. Patti Komline was going to vote for a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Vermont until a letter from Vermont's top federal prosecutor landed on her desk hours before the vote Wednesday.
Obama Administration Steps Up Its Rhetoric In Medical Marijuana States
The Obama administration has made a sudden decision to play rhetorical hard ball on medical marijuana.
Boy, Two, With Brain Cancer Is ‘Cured’ After Secretly Being Fed Medical Marijuana By His Father
A desperate father whose son was suffering from a life-threatening brain tumour has revealed he gave him cannabis oil to ease his pain. And he has now apparently made a full recovery.
Law Commission Proposes Drug Law Overhaul in New Zealand
A wide-ranging review of New Zealand drug laws recommends taking steps toward legalising cannabis for medicinal use, cutting criminal charges against low level drug offenders and introducing new regulations stopping production of party pills.
Medical Cannabis Protesters Arrested
The United States federal government has arrested two Seattle activists who were attempting to serve a cease and desist order on the Department of Justice in the wake of federal raids on medical cannabis dispensaries last week.
Arizona Medical Pot Law No Shield for Users, Growers, Prosecutor Says
Arizona's top federal prosecutor launched a pre-emptive strike against the state's medical-marijuana industry Monday, warning prospective pot growers and sellers that they could be prosecuted under federal drug-trafficking laws.
Washington Governor’s Veto Deals Blow to Local Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
After pressure from both the federal and state level, Gov. Chris Gregoire vetoed Senate Bill 5073, the bill passed by lawmakers that would have allowed for medical marijuana dispensaries in Washington.
Medical Marijuana Bill Re-Introduced in Pennsylvania
A bill to legalize the use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients and to create a statewide system of "Compassion Centers" has been introduced in the Keystone State.
