How to Break the Government’s Cruel Blockade on Cannabis Research
Oakland's Harborside Health Center is conducting a groundbreaking survey, using its own patient pool to catalog the research potential of cannabis.
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Massachusetts Launches Application Process for Medical Marijuana Stores, Growing Operations
The state Department of Public Health on Friday launched an application process and finalized fees for organizations seeking to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts.
Push is On For Medical Marijuana in Florida
The push to legalize medical marijuana is gaining support in Florida and across the country.
Quinn Signs Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law
Gov. Pat Quinn today signed a bill legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Illinois that supporters say is the strictest in the nation.
Quinn Poised to Sign Medical Marijuana Law
Illinois is poised to become the 19th state to legalize marijuana for medical use. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation as early as Thursday that will launch a four-year pilot program allowing people with certain illnesses to use cannabis grown and distributed in a tightly regulated system. State Sen. Bill Haine, D-Alton, saidRead More
DEA to Pay $4.1 Million to Man Forgotten in Cell
San Diego student Daniel Chong did not even have to file suit.
North Carolina Welfare Drug Testing Bill Passes
A bill that would require public benefits recipients to take a drug test upon suspicion they are using drugs passed won final approval in the North Carolina legislature late last week and now heads for the governor's desk.
Business Slow During D.C.’s First 2 Days of Medical Marijuana
"It is incredibly exciting to finally open our doors after a couple years of hard work," Scott Morgan, the communications director for Capitol City Care, told U.S. News Tuesday afternoon.
Marc’s Prison Blog: Transfer Home, Justin Trudeau & Sensible BC
Eight years ago today, on July 29th 2005, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Vancouver Police raided my store in downtown Vancouver and had me arrested while in Halifax for a medical marijuana event. I faced extradition to the United States and life in federal prison, along with my employees Greg Williams and Michelle Rainey. I was extradited on May 20th 2010 for a five-year plea deal, and I'm told Canada has changed since I've been imprisoned here.
Feds Raid WA Medical Pot Dispensaries — Could More Regulation Save the Coming Legal Market?
A strong, state-based regulatory system appears key to avoiding the crackdown.
