Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Marijuana DUI for Medical Marijuana Patients

On Tuesday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that there are some protections for medical marijuana users who are caught driving after using their medicine. In a unanimous decision, the court overturned an appeals court decision in the case of Rodney Koon, a medical marijuana patient who was stopped in 2010 for driving 30 MPH over the speed limit.  Koon was found to have mar...

Los Angeles Voters Support Proposition D, Reduction in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

During the mayoral election on Tuesday, Los Angeles voters had three opportunities to weigh in on medical marijuana dispensaries through Propositions D, E, and F.  Votes are still being tabulated, but it looks as though Proposition D is the one that got the most support, while Props E and F do not seem to have enough support to move forward. Returns showed that 63% of voter...

New Jersey Governor Questions Allowing Children Into Medical Marijuana Program

On Sunday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the press that he is "not inclined" to allow children to participate in the state's medical marijuana program. The comment was sparked by the story of 2-year-old Vivian Wilson, who suffers from a rare and serious form of epilepsy.  Under New Jersey state law,  children may receive medical marijuana as long as they get appr...

New Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes California Senate

Senate Bill 439, which would regulate the sale of medical marijuana through dispensaries, passed the California state senate with a vote of 22-12.  The bill will now go to the Assembly. The bill aims to rope in dispensaries and eliminate the aspects that have made California's medical marijuana program a target for federal raids.  The bill would eliminate the "for profit" ...

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Washington Reveals Legal Marijuana Guidelines

Washington Reveals Legal Marijuana Guidelines

Last week, Washington state officials released proposed rules for the state’s new legal marijuana system.  The rules that were released are an initial draft and will likely be edited...
Georgia Considers Marijuana Decriminalization

Georgia Considers Marijuana Decriminalization

The former Soviet republic of Georgia is being ruled by a new coalition, led by Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishbili, which is considering changes to lessen the penalties associated with...
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

On Friday, the Illinois Senate voted 35-21 to approve a measure that would legalize medical marijuana for patients suffering from debilitating illnesses.  Now, the bill awaits the signature of...
Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

The Organization of the American States, a group that promotes social and economic development in the Western hemisphere through cooperation of the Americas, released a report on Friday suggesting...
The Reality of Raids Hits Home

The Reality of Raids Hits Home

Welcome to your weekly installment of JackDanieL’s editorial column.  Be sure to check back for more from Jack each Friday. Enjoy! When you stop and think about all of...
World Anti-Doping Agency Changes Marijuana Testing Policy

World Anti-Doping Agency Changes Marijuana Testing Policy

According to Play True magazine, during a May 11 meeting, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee voted to increase the threshold for marijuana testing for athletes.  The previous...
Marijuana Could Lower Risk of Diabetes

Marijuana Could Lower Risk of Diabetes

A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine shows that regular use of marijuana is linked to lower levels of fasting insulin.  Marijuana users were also found...
House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

At Wednesday evening’s House oversight hearing with Attorney General Eric Holder, most House members were focused on recent allegations of invasive search by the IRS.  However, Representative Steve Cohen...
Study Shows Marijuana Can Reduce Social Pain

Study Shows Marijuana Can Reduce Social Pain

A study published online in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that marijuana could reduce the social pain that people can feel. According to the study, “The current research...
UFC Fighter Pat Healy Tests Positive for Marijuana

UFC Fighter Pat Healy Tests Positive for Marijuana

UFC fighter Pat Healy beat Jim Miller at UFC 159, but now his win will be erased from his record and he will be required to return most of...