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Could Legalizing Marijuana Solve California’s Deficit? (Pic)

Posted by admin in Political Opinion on April 20, 2010

With a bill to legalize marijuana on the November California ballot, the controversy over the prohibition has reached a new high. Supporters see the potential tax revenues as a solution to the state’s mounting budget crisis, while those against argue that the increased use of marijuana will bring with it additional health care costs that far out…

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Two California Counties Nix Marijuana ID Cards

Posted by admin in Health on April 10, 2010

Fourteen years after Californians voted to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana, two counties — in violation of state law — are still refusing to issue official identification cards to cannabis patients.

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California Could Legalize Pot in November

Posted by admin in Travel & Places on March 25, 2010

When California voters head to the polls in November, they will decide whether the state will make history again – this time by legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

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Marijuana vs Tobacco in America a State by State Infographic

Posted by admin in Health on March 24, 2010

Smoking marijuana was outlawed for the longest time and in the recent years, several states have come to realize there are in fact medical benefits with the herb. To date, there are 14 states who allow the use of marijuana. Now it’s time to put out that butt and smoke a bud!

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Half of New York Voters Support Medical Marijuana: Poll | NB

Posted by admin in Political News on March 22, 2010

A new poll reports half of New York voters support legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

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Legalizing Marijuana Is America’s Top Political Issue

Posted by admin in Political News on March 15, 2010

To the surprise of virtually no one who has been following public opinion polls for the past 18 months, the call to “legalize the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana” placed #1 in the 2010 Change.org online vote for the “Top 10 Ideas for Change in America.”

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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

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Marijuana Milestone: First Vote in 100 Years to End Marijuan

Posted by admin in Political News on January 14, 2010

Lawmakers on the California Assembly, Committee on Public Safety, voted 4 to 3 today in favor of Assembly Bill 390: The Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act — which seeks to legalize the production, distribution, and personal use of marijuana for adults age 21 and older.

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New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Medical Marijuana Bill – NYTimes

Posted by admin in Health on January 12, 2010

The New Jersey Legislature approved a measure on Monday that would make the state the first in the region and the 14th in the nation to legalize the use of marijuana for medical reasons.

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California: Historic Vote On Cannabis Regulation To Take Pla

Posted by admin in Political News on January 5, 2010

On Tuesday, January 12, members of the California Assembly will hold a historic vote on statewide marijuana policy. Members of the Public Safety Committee will decide on Assembly Bill 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act, which seeks to regulate and control the production, distribution, and personal use of marijuana for adults

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Legalization of Marijuana

Posted by admin in Political Opinion on January 5, 2010

The current laws prohibiting the use of marijuana creates criminals out of law abiding citizens and the laws need to be changed. It is clear that the majority of Americans support this change and it is time for prohibition to end. Not only is Marijuana prohibition costly, but it is also morally objectionable. Government agents close down small bus

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How To Beat City Crime: Legalize Drugs

Posted by admin in Political Opinion on December 14, 2009

Taking the control of Hartford’s $42 million drug market from criminals and placing it in the hands of citizens who will be responsible for regulating it seems a strikingly sensible strategy.
Unless we try a new approach that includes regulating and taxing the use of marijuana, and emphasizing harm reduction measures for problem drug users….

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Hailey’s Marijuana Oversight Committee

Posted by admin in Political News on November 22, 2009

The committee was formed earlier this year after three controversial marijuana initiatives were passed by Hailey voters. The initiatives proposed allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, legalizing industrial hemp and making enforcement of marijuana laws the lowest priority for Hailey police.

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Oregon breaks trail again with Cannabis Cafe

Posted by admin in Health on November 17, 2009

The opening of the Cannabis Cafe in Portland is the latest test for state and national laws at odds over the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

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U.S. Support for Legalizing Marijuana Reaches New High

Posted by admin in Political News on November 16, 2009

More than 4 in 10 Americans — 44% — believe the use of marijuana should be made legal, while barely half say it should not. Support for legalization is up from 36% in 2005 and now far exceeds the 31% found at the start of the decade.

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Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Past, Present and Future…

Posted by admin in Health on November 9, 2009

Groundbreaking articles in current issues of Journal of Opioid Management, for the first time explore, in depth, the emergence of cannabinoid medicine, its challenges for health care providers and its potential benefits for patients.

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Forget about S.B. 94, its time to legalize marijuana

Posted by admin in Political News on November 9, 2009

Delawares Legislature is about to consider Senate Bill 94, which supposedly is intended to protect patients who may benefit from the medical use of marijuana.The bill is a farce.

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Jacob Sullum: Medical Marijuana Muddle

Posted by admin in Health on October 23, 2009

During his presidential campaign, Barack Obama repeatedly promised to stop federal interference with state laws that allow the medical use of marijuana. On Monday, the Justice Department seemed to deliver on that promise with a memo telling U.S. attorneys to avoid prosecuting people who use or provide medical marijuana in compliance with state law.

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Today’s marijuana lobby is more hockey mom

Posted by admin in Political News on October 21, 2009

In an act of merciful sanity, the Obama administration has made good on its promise to stop interfering with states that allow the medical use of marijuana.

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Gallup Poll: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Hits New High

Posted by admin in Political News on October 19, 2009

More than 4 in 10 Americans — 44% — believe the use of marijuana should be made legal, while barely half say it should not. Support for legalization is up from 36% in 2005 and now far exceeds the 31% found at the start of the decade.

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