A majority of Michigan voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana, according to a new poll showing that support is far stronger among residents who have personally used the drug.
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West Virginia Medical Marijuana Regulators Want Resident Input Right Now
West Virginia medical marijuana may not be a reality for another two years, but state regulators are ready to start calculating the supply and demand needs of Mountain State patients.
Early Numbers Show Alaskan Towns Rejecting Local Marijuana Bans
Three years after Alaska residents voted to legalize recreational marijuana, some Alaskan towns were still mulling whether to ban commercial cultivation and retail sales of the drug.
Uruguayan Pharmacies Start Selling Recreational Cannabis for First Time
With Uruguay becoming the first country in the world to regulate recreational cannabis production and sales, Uruguayan pharmacies are playing a critical role in world cannabis history.
Nevada Bill Would Vacate Convictions for Marijuana Possession
Nevada residents convicted of simple marijuana possession could get a new lease on life if one state lawmaker gets his way. Introduced by Assemblyman William McCurdy II, Assembly Bill 259 would vacate the convictions of Nevada residents who had been caught with one ounce or less of marijuana before Jan. 1, 2017.
Washington’s Cannabis Sales Surpass $200 Million in Q2 of 2016
Cannabis sales in the state of Washington hit $212 million in the second quarter of 2016, marking the first time cannabis sales have exceeded $200 million in a single quarter.
Cannabis Market Torn Down in Copenhagen’s Christiania
On Sept. 2, 2016, residents of Christiania, a Danish free town in Copenhagen, started tearing down stalls selling cannabis on the town’s main street.
Nearly 500 Minn. Pain Patients are Ready to Buy Medical Marijuana
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nearly 500 patients suffering intractable pain have registered to buy medical marijuana starting Monday.
No Trace of THC Found in Colorado Town’s Water Supply
On July 23, 2016, officials with the town of Hugo, Colorado announced that the town’s water supply is free of contamination.
Colorado Town’s Water Supply Tainted With THC
For many marijuana enthusiasts, the idea of having marijuana on tap sounds like a dream; however, for the residents of one small town, that dream is now an unwelcome reality.
Oakland Greenlights Dispensary Equity Permit Program
On May 17, 2016, Oakland City Council approved the Dispensary Equity Permit Program, a program that requires half of new dispensary permits to be reserved for residents of East Oakland or those convicted of a marijuana-related offense within the past 10 years.
Majority of Michigan Voters Support Legalized Marijuana
In Michigan, a recent survey revealed that approximately 53 percent of voters in the state support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Legalization Bill Introduced in Michigan Senate
A bill has been introduced into the Michigan Senate that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
Oregon Cannabis Association Testifies at State Capitol
Representatives with the Oregon Cannabis Association visited the Oregon State Capitol in Salem last week to testify regarding residency requirements for marijuana growers and other issues in the marijuana community.
Alaska’s Out-of-State Investment Amendment on Hold
On Dec. 1, 2015, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board adopted an amendment regarding license conditions for its final marijuana regulations, requiring business license applicants to be full-time residents of the state.
Study Suggests Link Between Medical Marijuana and Hospitalizations
By now most people accept that the “Reefer Madness” depiction of marijuana is ludicrous, but many still question the medical safety of marijuana; and a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence only serves to stoke those fires.
Federal-State Guidelines Clash as Martha’s Vineyard Considers Cannabis
As states all over the country begin to change and then implement their own marijuana laws, either for a medical or recreational market, clashes with federal law continue to occur, and in some of the strangest waters—in some cases quite literally.
Anatomy of a Capital Raise: ebbu Seeks Venture Funding
ebbu LLC is looking to make waves in the growing marijuana market, but first it will have to navigate the tricky waters of venture capital funding in its home state of Colorado.
Medical Marijuana Reciprocity: A Step Toward Interstate Commerce
In legal terms, reciprocity refers to one state’s recognition of the effect of another state’s law, and the illustration usually given is driver’s licenses.
Nevada’s Take on Tokes: as much as $10M
CARSON CITY — Preliminary estimates suggest that Nevada’s medical marijuana program could generate as much as $10 million in excise taxes to the public schools in the upcoming two-year budget.
Study Reveals Truth About MMJ
A common misconception about medical marijuana is that the program is often abused and is more about getting people high than helping sick people. You can see this narrative play out in Florida as the Vote No on 2 campaign continues.
New York City Spreads Knowledge of the Compassionate Care Act Through Cannabis Education Luncheon
Since New York passed the Compassionate Care Act, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the state and its upcoming medical cannabis program and the benefits of medicinal marijuana.