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America’s Government Terrified Marijuana Has Medicinal Benef
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on January 21, 2010
A New York Times article, probably in response to the New Jersey medical marijuana law that was passed, is claiming …
Medical marijuana law ready to burn in New Jersey
Posted by admin in Political News on January 18, 2010
This week Gov. Jon Corzine is expected to sign into law a measure that will allow for the use of marijuana as prescribed by physicians. It will also give the Garden State a green crop of another kind Ð legal weed making it the 14th state in the nation to legalize the drug for medicinal purposes
Does it mean that New Jersey is going to plunge d
New Jersey passes nation’s toughest medical marijuana law
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 12, 2010
By a vote of 48 to 14 in the state’s assembly on Monday, New Jersey became the 14th state in the union to make legal accommodations for the use of medical marijuana. … However, California this is not.
Letter: Cannabis patients caught in the middle of debate
Few in the medical marijuana movement would deny the police assertion that some growers are abusing the medical marijuana law. The issue of greater importance is the legal status of an herb that many people are willing to pay outrageous prices for.
Medical marijuana law spurs Michigan cottage industry
Posted by admin in World News on December 21, 2009
To date, the Grand Rapids Press reports that Michigan has issued 6,439 patient registrations and 2,686 caregiver registrations permitting those people to legally grow pot.
While caregivers are paid for their costs associated with assisting their patients, they cannot sell marijuana. The cost of growing marijuana is determined by the caregiver…
Toke of the Town – Congress Ends Ban On Medical Marijuana In
Posted by admin in Political News on December 15, 2009
It’s about time: The U.S. Senate yesterday passed historic legislation to end the decade long ban on implementation of the medical marijuana law Washington, D.C., voters passed in 1998. The House and Senate have both passed it, and this bill awaits the signature of the President this week.
First time ever, Congress relaxes a marijuana law
Posted by admin in Political News on December 13, 2009
The U.S. Senate today passed historic legislation to end the decade-long ban on implementing a medical marijuana law in Washington, D.C. This marks the first time in history Congress has changed a marijuana law for the better.
20 Years For Growing Pot To Treat M.S.?
The New Jersey legislature is on the verge of approving a medical marijuana law that Gov. Jon Corzine has said he will sign. But that prospect has not deterred the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office from throwing the book at John Wilson, a Somerville man who grew 17 marijuana plants to treat his multiple sclerosis.
Massachusetts New Marijuana Law Gets Unusual Test
Posted by admin in World News on December 11, 2009
Charges against an MCI-Shirley inmate caught with marijuana in his cell have been dismissed in Ayer District Court Wednesday based on a change in state law that de-criminalizes possession of small amounts of the drug.
House Lifts Ban on D.C. Medical Marijuana Law
Posted by admin in Political News on December 11, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives just voted 221-202 on the omnibus spending bill, which will allow Washington, D.C. to implement its medical marijuana law.
Congress allows DC to implement 1998 medical marijuana law
Posted by admin in Political News on December 9, 2009
House and Senate negotiations for the 2010 Appropriations bill have been completed. This is the huge federal budget bill and it just so happens that Washington DC is a federal district and its spending is controlled by Congress.
Alex Chang Wants Medical Marijuana, The DoH Says No!
Meet Alex Chang. He’s the 20-year-old student who last July filed a petition with the state Department of Health to get social phobia, bipolar disorder and severe depression added to the list of approved debilitating conditions under Washington’s medical marijuana law.
California Gets Closer to Passing Marijuana Law
Posted by admin in Political News on October 29, 2009
Legislation to make California the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use lit up a Capitol committee hearing Wednesday with three hours of lively but mellow debate.
New Hampshire Comes Within Two Votes of Passing Cannabis
Posted by admin in Political News on October 28, 2009
Today, the New Hampshire General Court narrowly failed to override Gov. John Lynch’s veto of HB 648, which would have made the Granite State the 14th in the nation to have an effective medical marijuana law.
Gov Charlie Crist locks up even more Florida Kids
Posted by admin in Political News on October 26, 2009
Politicians rely on money from Paper companies, Large chemical companies, pharmaceuticals, and The huge prison industrial complex who all lobby to keep the amazing Cannabis plant illegal. In exchange, Gov Crist has signed the harshest marijuana law in the nation making felons of Florida children or anyone who may smoke a marijuana cigarette.
Marijuana demand fuels Colorado land rush
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on October 25, 2009
Real estate brokers say that Colorado’s medical-marijuana law has sparked a land rush, as entrepreneurs lured by a growing number of licensed users search for properties for growing or selling pot.
ACLU defends medical marijuana
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawai’i has put the Hawaii County Council on notice that police helicopter flyovers for marijuana eradication are believed to be in violation of the Hawaii Constitution, the state’s medical marijuana law, and the county’s Lowest Law Enforcement Priority of Cannabis Ordinance.
Protestors call for compliance from police on cannabis law
Six months after the state’s implementation of a medical marijuana law, about 70 protesters gathered this morning at the MI State Capitol to ask state officials to let them medicate in peace.
Marijuana law has had little effect on schools – Framingham,
Posted by admin in Political News on October 5, 2009
In the first year since voters decided to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot, school officials said districts aren’t seeing escalating drug problems.
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