Articles tagged with "politics"
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The Shake: Walgreens Acknowledges the Reality of Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on April 28, 2016read moreSan Diego threatens criminal charges, legalization will be harder than you think, and a presidential candidate in the Philippines says he’d kill his kids over drug use.
Colorado Lawmakers Target Infused Edibles in Fruit, Animal Shapes
The Associated Press - Published on April 23, 2016read moreInfused lemon drops and other edibles that resemble fruits could be coming off Colorado shelves, the latest in a battle by lawmakers to eradicate cannabis products that could appeal to kids.
Pennsylvania MMJ: Meet the Devil in the Details
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 14, 2016read moreWhat will — and won’t — be allowed in Pennsylvania, the nation’s newest medical marijuana state.
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Pennsylvania Set to OK Medical Cannabis, Ohio Could Follow Soon
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2016read morePennsylvania is set to become the latest state to legalize as the Legislature sent a bill to the governor on Wednesday, after hearing from parents of children suffering from debilitating seizures.
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Cannabis-in-Schools Bill Clears Colorado Legislative Hurdle
The Associated Press - Published on April 12, 2016read moreColorado schools would be forced to allow students to use medical cannabis under a bill that cleared its first hurdle Monday at the state Legislature.
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Georgia Gov. Deal and Rep. Allen Peake Go Head-to-Head Over Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 30, 2016read moreA new email exchange between a Georgia lawmaker and the governor reveal a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fight over medical cannabis.
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The Shake: Don’t Bogart That Vape, Congressman
Ben Adlin - Published on February 12, 2016read moreCalifornia wants to tax medical cannabis, a former federal judge wants Obama to commute a harsh sentence, and Trump and Rubio see who can come up with a dumber stance on drugs.
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Senators Want to ‘Ban the Box’ for College Student Aid
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 11, 2016read moreIn a major step forward, bipartisan group of senators will introduce legislation to eliminate the drug conviction question on the FAFSA, the standard federal student aid form.
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Arizona Lawmakers Want to Tighten Medical Rules
Lisa Rough - Published on January 21, 2016read moreProposed legislation in Arizona would bar pregnant women from using cannabis and prevent naturopathic doctors from issuing recommendations.
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Cancer Sucks and Cannabis Can Help – If the Feds Would Let It
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 19, 2016read moreThe American Cancer Society estimates that this year, there will be nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed and close to 600,000 deaths, which is why we need more cannabis research.
