Well, looks like the politicians have done it again in Washington with House Bill 2136. Just as state of Washington celebrates one year anniversary of legalization of recreational marijuana, the state decides to reel in certain businesses. The state lawmakers outlawed cannabis social clubs. The Bill was originally meant to […]
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Conservative Republicans reconsiders Medical Cannabis in Pennsylvania
A Group of Republicans, Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Rep. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland) and Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) are pushing a new legislation to bring medical marijuana to Pennsylvania. It is a more conservative bill which will allow use in pill, oil or vapor form only. The House Bill 1432: Establish a […]
New Fed Study Shows Alcohol Impairs Driving Far Greater Than Marijuana
A new study by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) funded, in part, by the federal government, confirms what most cannabis advocates and users already know; alcohol impairs driving far more than marijuana. The study examined 18 “occasional cannabis consumers” (13 men, ages 21-37 yrs), who stated they had […]
More Companies Shifting or Expanding Into Cannabis Industry
With the changing landscape for cannabis in the U.S. and around the world, more companies are seeing the profit potential and making moves to shift or expand into the marijuana industry. Companies that traditionally served markets outside of cannabis are realizing that many of their products and services can be adapted to […]
Massachusetts OK’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary For The State
Three Long Years From Voter Approval To First Medical Marijuana Dispensary It’s been three years since Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved the use of medical marijuana. Due to legislative and regulatory issues, some were wondering if Massachusetts would ever actually allow the state’s MMJ patients to have access to the medicine. […]
Ohio Sec. Of State Advises Close Scrutiny Of ResponsibleOhio’s Voter Forms
ResponsibleOhio’s voter registration forms are coming under scrutiny for irregularities based on orders from Ohio’s Secretary of State, John Husted (R). Ohio’s Secretary of State Issues Advisory on ResponsibleOhio Submitted Voter Registration Forms Sec. Husted has ordered Ohio’s all 88 county election boards to closely examine voter registration forms submitted […]
Should Marijuana Use Be Legal in Private Businesses
The organizers for the 2012 Amendment to Colorado Marijuana Law that made it legal for recreational users that are 21 years and older, are now pushing once again to get the voters to allow marijuana use in private business settings. The organizing group is hoping to collect enough signatures to […]
Colorado Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers
On Monday, 6/15/20015, Colorado Supreme Court upheld earlier lower court ruling that employers can terminate employees for use of medical marijuana. The case Brandon Coats vs Dish Networks in which Brandon Coats challenged employer’s zero tolerance drug policy. Brandon Coats, a quadriplegic who holds a medical marijuana card to treat […]
States Ranked By Price Of Weed
What is the price for an ounce of high quality marijuana in your state? Depending on one’s state of residence, the answer to the price of weed question is going to vary widely with the lowest prices, not surprisingly, in those states that have legalized marijuana. Forbes recently did an article […]
Puerto Rico Governor’s Executive Order To Legalize Medical Marijuana
In a surprising move, Puerto Rico’s Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed an executive order to legalize medical marijuana on the U.S. territory island. While there has been a lengthy public debate about legalizing marijuana in Puerto Rico, not many expected the governor’s decisive action on the matter. Garcia said in a statement […]