On Election Day 2014, 3 of 4 ballot measures across the country relaxing marijuana laws passed handedly. Voters in DC, Oregon and Alaska approved measures aimed at decriminalizing or legalizing recreational marijuana. Unfortunately, the 4th state, Florida, was the largest as it was the first state in the south to consider medical cannabis. After the votes were counted, ... Read More
Grow 4 Pots Raises Awareness for Veteran’s Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
Organizers of "Grow 4 Pots" held a free marijuana give-away at a hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. About 1000 people showed up at the events. Not all of them were veterans. Events organizers encouraged non-veterans to donate $20 for the giveaway bag. Items included in the bags were cannabis oil, edible chocolate bar, and marijuana seeds. Source: WeedWired ... Read More
Medical Marijuana Passed In PA Senate
This past Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan Senate Bill 1182 legalizing the use of several forms of medical marijuana. SB 1182 passed with historic support. After 50 minutes of debate, every Democrat voted "yes," as did 20 of 27 Republicans. Several "yes" votes came from senators who have law-enforcement backgrounds. (LeHigh Valley ... Read More
Friday’s Round-Ups of Marijuana News Around the Country
Friday's Round-Up of Marijuana Rule Around the Country: Miami-Dade Nursery Protests Proposed Medical Marijuana Rule - CBS Local CBS LocalMiami-Dade Nursery Protests Proposed Medical Marijuana RuleCBS LocalThe challenge argues that Florida's new law approving strains of marijuana low in euphoria-inducing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and high in cannabadiol, or CBD, did ... Read More
