Oregon Senate OKs Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The Oregon Senate has passed a bill that would allow people with post-traumatic stress disorder to get a medical marijuana card.
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Why It’s So Hard For Scientists To Study Medical Marijuana
The nation's research-grade cannabis is controlled by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, whose mission to curb use is at odds with that of researchers looking to study pot's therapeutic properties.
Illinois House of Representatives Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
Word just came out that the Illinois House has passed medical marijuana legislation, after several tries. Now it has to go to the Senate. Phil wrote about this and other medical marijuana news in his weekly update.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Researcher’s Bid to Grow Medical Marijuana
The US First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston Monday sided with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in rejecting University of Massachusetts-Amherst scientist Dr. Lyle Craker's appeal of the agency's decision to deny him a license to grow medical marijuana for research purposes.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Repeats Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said again today he does not support legalizing medical marijuana in New York state.
Vermont House Passes Marijuana Decriminalization
The Vermont House of Representatives Friday approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The bill passed on a vote of 98-44.
First Medical Marijuana School in Nevada Opens
The first school in Nevada devoted to teaching people how to operate a successful medical marijuana dispensary has opened.
Three More States Try to Impose Pee-Tests for Public Benefits
Receiving unemployment and welfare without handing your urine over for analysis is becoming a thing of the past.
Colbert Brilliantly Connects Marijuana Legalization to Marriage Equality
The law is trailing far behind public opinion in both issues
House Members File Bipartisan “Respect States’ Marijuana Laws Act”
A bi-partisan group of US representatives led by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) Friday introduced legislation that would end the enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that have either legalized it or adopted medical marijuana laws.
