Florida Medical Marijuana Heads To A Vote, Carl Hiaasen Has Field Day
Floridians will have a chance to vote on legalizing medical marijuana, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Jan. 27.
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Obama Elaborates on Marijuana Policy
In an interview with CNN Friday, President Obama expanded on his remarks regarding marijuana made in a recent New Yorker interview.
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Awarded in Massachusetts
After much anticipation, state health officials Friday revealed the names of the companies that will receive the first 20 licenses to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts
U.S. Farm Bill Allows Hemp Farming… in 10 States
The bill lets universities to do hemp research and state agriculture departments to do pilot studies.
New Hampshire Senate Votes to Study Industrial Hemp
The Senate has voted against letting New Hampshire farmers legally grow industrial hemp and instead propose establishing a committee to study the idea.
Dueling Pot Billboards at The Stoner Bowl
When teams from the two states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use clash at Sunday’s Super Bowl, so will activists on both sides of the debate about pot prohibition.
Biggest Overhaul in Federal Drug Sentencing in Decades Clears Major Hurdle
A greater percentage of black men are locked up in the U.S. than in South Africa at the height of Apartheid—this reform aims to change that.
Justice Department Wants More Drug Clemency Applicants
In an unusual move, the Obama administration Thursday told defense lawyers they should suggest more inmates serving time on drug charges who might be deserving of clemency.
Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Open To Exploring Medical Marijuana Use in NFL
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that it is high time the NFL explores how now-banned marijuana could medically help players cope with pain from injuries.
Connecticut Announces Four Medical Marijuana Growers
State officials announced the sites of four medical marijuana-growing facilities Tuesday, which they say will serve patients who cannot find relief from other treatments.
