Texas Police Hit Organic Farm With Massive SWAT Raid Looking For Pot
A small organic farm in Arlington, Texas, was the target of a massive police action last week that included aerial surveillance, a SWAT raid and a 10-hour search.
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Science For Stoners: Here’s How Pot Works
Explaining the chemistry behind medical marijuana that got Sanjay Gupta and others to finally believe
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Welfare Drug Test Bill
North Carolina Gov. Robert McCrory (R) Thursday vetoed a welfare drug testing bill pushed through the legislature by his Republican colleagues.
Christie Will Sign Medical Marijuana Bill If Changes Made
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) on Friday said he will approve a new medical marijuana bill that would allow children to use the treatment — if the state legislature makes key changes to the measure.
Medical Marijuana Laws Lead To Decrease In Alcohol-Related Deaths
The results of a new study indicate that the passage of medical marijuana laws is associated with a decrease in the public’s consumption of alcohol and fewer alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
Delaware Governor Moves on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
More than two years after signing a medical marijuana bill into law, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D) signaled Thursday that he is ready to move forward with drafting regulations for dispensaries, or "compassion centers" in Delaware-speak. dispensaries.
Oregon Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill
Oregon is about to join the ranks of states with legal, regulated medical marijuana dispensaries after Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) Wednesday signed into law a bill designed to do just that.
Michigan City’s Ordinance Restricts Medical Marijuana Use in Homes
A new ordinance in Jackson will require medical marijuana users and caregivers to use only 20 percent of their homes for drug use and cultivation.
NYC Comptroller Calls For Legalized Marijuana Use In NY
John Liu, NYC Comptroller, has released a report detailing plans to overhaul the city’s broken marijuana laws by taxing and regulating recreational use.
Federal Judge Finds NYPD’s Stop-and-Frisk Practices Unconstitutional
A federal judge Monday found that the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk search tactics violated the constitutional rights of racial minorities in the city and ordered a federal monitor to oversee broad reforms in the department.
