Articles tagged with "politics"
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Arizona Cannabis Opponents Urge Judge to Kill Ballot Initiative
The Associated Press - Published on August 12, 2016read moreCampaign backers call the lawsuit a desperate attempt to keep voters from having the right to vote to legalize small amounts of cannabis.
The DEA’s Scheduling Decision: What Does It Mean?
The Associated Press - Published on August 12, 2016read moreWe’ve boiled it down to the basics.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Measure Qualifies for Ballot, Oklahoma Still Up in the Air
The Associated Press - Published on August 11, 2016read moreNorth Dakota voters will be able to weigh in on MMJ legalization in November. Voters in Oklahoma may not be so lucky.
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DEA Scheduling Decision Will Kill the ‘Not Enough Research’ Excuse
Jay Lassiter - Published on August 11, 2016read moreThe DEA’s announcement that it will remove a major roadblock to cannabis research could spur broader scientific study of a drug already being used to treat conditions in 25 states.
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Here’s Why the DEA Will Never Reschedule Cannabis
Jeremy Kossen - Published on August 11, 2016read moreRestricting cannabis as a Schedule I drug is morally indefensible. It’s time to rethink the lack of wisdom of our scheduling system.
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Outrage Follows DEA Refusal to Reschedule Cannabis
Chloe Sommers - Published on August 11, 2016read more“Marijuana has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,” the DEA said in its decision.
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How a Cannabis Store Manager Foiled Armed Robbers in Seattle
Lisa Rough - Published on August 8, 2016read moreAn alert store manager, watching his employees close shop via a live video feed, sent two armed robbers straight into the arms of the Seattle police Sunday night.
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State of the Leaf: Will Anti-Cannabis Chris Christie OK Medical Marijuana for PTSD?
Lisa Rough - Published on August 3, 2016read moreIllinois expands qualifying conditions and hits new sales record, New Mexico still fumbling with patient delays, and and a Japanese MMJ advocate dies while awaiting trial.
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Former Head of Alaska Marijuana Board Booted by Governor
The Associated Press - Published on August 2, 2016read moreThe former chairman of the board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent cannabis industry has been removed by Gov. Bill Walker. It’s not clear why.
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New Jersey Gov. Christie to Decide PTSD Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2016read moreRepublican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with PTSD can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday.









