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Massachusetts medical marijuana opponents say law is too ‘vague’ in last-ditch effort
Ahead of what appears to be a tidal wave of voter support for legalizing medical marijuana in Massachusetts, the state’s most ardent prohibitionists have staked their last-ditch effort on labeling the proposed law as “vague,” arguing that medical marijuana will be open to “exploitation.” During a gathering a debate on…
Colorado tax enforcer tells ’60 Minutes’: Weed beat the recession in Denver
In a 13-minute segment broadcast Sunday night, CBS’s “60 Minutes” explored Colorado’s budding medical marijuana industry, and heard from a former drug cop turned tax enforcer who insisted that the industry has helped Denver beat the recession. That runs contrary to President Barack Obama’s logic: he said in 2010 that…
Maine Republican stands up for medical marijuana grown in subsidized housing
Despite fears over whether the federal government would pull all its housing funds, the Maine State Housing Authority voted Tuesday to delay implementation of a rule that would ban growing and using medical marijuana in subsidized housing, giving sick and disabled tenants 180 more days of protection before a final…
Maine police return stolen marijuana plants worth nearly $13,000
Police in Ellsworth, Maine did something very unusual on Monday: they returned stolen marijuana plants. The plants were allegedly swiped from licensed medical marijuana caregiver Thomas Davis, according to reporter Mario Moretto at Bangor Daily News. Maine resident Aaron Pert, 32, was arrested for the theft last week. After witnessing a…
Long-pending lawsuit could open floodgates for medical marijuana research
A key linchpin in America’s drug war establishment could soon be pulled, if medical marijuana advocates are successful before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia this week. For the first time in more than 20 years, the court will launch headlong into a serious challenge of…
Marijuana advocates hope reclassification lawsuit against DEA relaxes drug policy
Michael Krawitz, from Elliston, Virginia, suffered a car accident while serving in the US air force which left him permanently disabled and in chronic pain. Years later he received a prescription for medical marijuana while abroad, which, when used with other pain treatment, stabilised his condition for the first time.…
Vets see growing number of ‘stoner dogs’
A growing number of canines in Colorado are getting stoned, and that’s got some animal doctors concerned. Speaking to CBS Denver this week, Dr. Debbie Van Pelt said that medical marijuana can be problematic for animals which many times after they got into their owner’s edible medical goods. Dr. Stacy…
Los Angeles City Council repeals ban on pot shops
The Los Angeles City Council repealed a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries on Tuesday night. That ban, passed in July, was put on hold by citizen activists who raised a ballot initiative to rebuke the city’s move, gaining access to the citywide ballot for a special election in March. Appearing…
Warren backs medical marijuana ‘with the right restrictions’
Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren (D) said Monday that she favors legalizing medical marijuana, provided the law has “the right restrictions” to prevent people who aren’t actually sick from getting the drug. Speaking with Boston talk radio station WTKK-FM, Warren recalled holding her father’s hand as he died from cancer…
Kentucky lawmaker proposes medical marijuana bill
Kentucky state Sen. Perry Clark (D) has pre-filed legislation for the 2013 legislative session that would allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana. “This is not a conservative issue or a liberal issue; it’s an issue of compassion,” Clark said in a statement. “Countless studies show that marijuana is…
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