Medicinal Marijuana: An Issue of Health and Safety in B.C.
As more British Columbians turn to pot to alleviate pain, there's a growing municipal concern about the spinoffs of grow ops: an increased risk of fire, theft and violence
One Hitters Burned Again By Timid Czardinals
Office of National Drug Control Policy Backs Out of Softball Game with Drug Policy Reformers
Arizona Governor Moves to Block Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) announced at a Tuesday afternoon press conference that she has instructed the state attorney general to file a federal lawsuit to seek clarification of the legality of the state's medical marijuana law. That means that the dispensary licensing portion of the program will most likely be put on hold pending a "declaratory judgment" sought by the governor.
American Express Nixes Purchase Of Medical Marijuana
Starting April 30th, consumers using their American Express cards to buy medical marijuana received notice that their cards were declined.
Locked in Litigation
Medical marijuana users have sued the government because they believe the system doesn't work. In many cases, the court has agreed. Yet there's a reluctance in Ottawa to loosen laws any further.
Medical-Marijuana Proposal Abandoned; Dispensaries Now ‘Clearly Illegal’
An intensive effort to overhaul Washington's medical-marijuana law died Tuesday in Olympia, leaving cities and law enforcement to muddle through changes that will clip short the boom in dispensaries.
Willie Nelson Changes His Tune
The Teapot Party began two days after Willie Nelson was arrested for marijuana possession in Texas on November 26, 2010.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Returns to R.I. Senate
It was just one year ago that Sen. Joshua Miller's bill to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana got held up in committee, but the Cranston Democrat is hoping for a different result this year as his bill makes an encore appearance.
Conservative Majority Government – Where Do We Go From Here?
CANNABIS CULTURE - It has been three weeks since the election that brought Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party a majority government in Canada.
Bill Could Make Growing Pot a Misdemeanor in California
Growing marijuana could soon be a misdemeanor if the Legislature passes a bill sponsored State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano.
