Are We On the Verge of An American Hemp Renaissance?
Advocates for hemp legalization are building pressure, with the biggest push in Kentucky.
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Majority of North Carolininans Support Medical Marijuana
A recent Public Policy Polling study reveals that 58 percent of Tar Heels under age 65 support legalizing medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Works for Michigan Man’s Seizures
“Cannabis has allowed me to live my life,” said David Leclerc, insisting that he have an opportunity to deliver his message to the public.
Bosses Get Legal Advice on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the Garden State and a third of the other states, lawyers are busy figuring out what advice to offer. It's complicated since the federal government still views the drug as illegal.
U.S. Gun Control Efforts Get Support From Mexico Amid Drug War
U.S. efforts to limit gun purchases are winning approval in Mexico as President Barack Obama considers measures to stem violence that could also restrict weapons access for drug cartels south of the border.
The High Cost of Shutting Down One Medical Marijuana Operation
A single prosecution can easily run more than $1 million -- all to send an empty message about federal drug laws and hand the market share over to a less savory purveyor.
In California, It’s U.S. vs. State Over Marijuana
Matthew R. Davies graduated from college with a master’s degree in business and a taste for enterprise, working in real estate, restaurants and mobile home parks before seizing on what he saw as uncharted territory with a vast potential for profits — medical marijuana.
San Diego Mayor Halts Marijuana Shop Crackdown
City code enforcement officers and police will no longer target medical marijuana dispensaries under a directive issued Friday by Mayor Bob Filner.
Hawaii Poll Shows Majority Supports Marijuana Legalization
A poll released Thursday shows 57% of Hawaiians favor the idea of taxing and regulating marijuana. That's a startling 20% increase in support in just seven years -- a 2005 poll by the same group asking the same question had only 37% support.
Medical Marijuana Boom Predicted for 2013
It may be crass to promote grass, but the concept of marijuana for medicinal purposes is spreading across the country, with many weed-wielding businesses predicting a high time for their bottom line.
