Yahoo Finance The House Oversight Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee announced a hearing on Tuesday titled “Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level,” which will take place on November 15. Hearing Purpose “This hearing will be a bipartisan examination of the many benefits of decriminalization at the federal level, … [Read more...] about House Lawmakers Announce Witnesses For Hearings To Discuss Marijuana Reform
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Is Maine Ready for Legal Marijuana?
Is Maine Ready for Legal Marijuana (Cannabis)? With votes still being recounted from the presidential election on November 8th, it appears the lack of trust in our election process is spreading and now affecting marijuana reform in Maine. Yesterday, Maine announced it would be recounting ballots to recreationally legalize cannabis within the state. I find it in poor taste … [Read more...] about Is Maine Ready for Legal Marijuana?
A brief history of the term “Marijuana”
So if you're like me, you're probably curious as to why Cannabis has so many different nicknames. Cannabis is often called "Marijuana", and for the longest time I wasn't quite sure why. Well the answer isn't quite as easy as I assumed it would be; the truth is steeped in folklore, word of mouth and general negative connotations of the wonderful healing herb. … [Read more...] about A brief history of the term “Marijuana”
Compassionate Care Program!
I was notified today that Compassionate care has come to the medical marijuana community. I was able to verify a few details into the program, but I do have some open questions. Please contact your dispensary to confirm. Any feedback will be shared and updated. What I know is Thames Valley Alternative Relief and The Healing Corner have finalized compassionate care … [Read more...] about Compassionate Care Program!
Marijuana in the UFC
If you are a UFC fan you have definitely heard about Nick Diaz's five-year suspension from the sport. I'm not a Diaz fan and he continuously broke the policy, right or wrong! I was in the military and when I was in, I followed the rules and guidelines that were established. Standing up for your rights is one thing, but to blatantly break the rules and to act surprised when … [Read more...] about Marijuana in the UFC
Odds & Ends – Say hello to Buddie, Ohio’s pro-marijuana superhero
Via comicbookresources.com: Metropolis has Superman, Gotham City has Batman, and now Ohio has a superhero of its very own. However, some critics it were somebody else — anybody else. Meet Buddie, the caped crusader enlisted by ResponsibleOhio to aid in the fight to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State. You’ll recognize him by his green-and-white costume, marijuana … [Read more...] about Odds & Ends – Say hello to Buddie, Ohio’s pro-marijuana superhero
In The News – Smoke That Pot Now, Chris Christie Tells Users in States That Allow It. The New Jersey governor says he would enforce federal laws that criminalize marijuana if elected president.
Talk about a huge step backwards, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is threatening marijuana users in states that have legalized the drug, telling them to "enjoy it" while they can because, if he becomes president, there'll be a crackdown. via Bloomberg : Residents in U.S. states that have legalized marijuana should toke up while they still can, New Jersey Governor Chris … [Read more...] about In The News – Smoke That Pot Now, Chris Christie Tells Users in States That Allow It. The New Jersey governor says he would enforce federal laws that criminalize marijuana if elected president.
In The News – B.C. appetite for pot reform is riding high, says poll
News from our friends in British Columbia via Tri-City News B.C.'s has a strong appetite for marijuana reform with more than 70 per cent of respondents to a new poll urging either legalization or decriminalization. The Insights West survey found 67 per cent said they support outright legalization, 28 per cent opposed it and five per cent were undecided. Support was … [Read more...] about In The News – B.C. appetite for pot reform is riding high, says poll