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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New England States Considering Marijuana Legalization

New England States Considering Marijuana Legalization

New England lawmakers are considering following Colorado and Washington’s lead in legalizing marijuana.  Lawmakers from Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts have all expressed that they intend to file...
UFC Fighter Matt Riddle Calls For Marijuana Rule Change

UFC Fighter Matt Riddle Calls For Marijuana Rule Change

Matt Riddle is a welterweight UFC fighter and a medical marijuana patient in the state of Nevada.  After having a win overturned because he tested positive for marijuana in...
Dutch Government Looking to Ban Marijuana Strains with High THC Levels

Dutch Government Looking to Ban Marijuana Strains with High THC Levels

On Monday, Dutch justice minister Ivo Opstelten told parliament that the government is attempting to classify strains of marijuana with a THC level above 15% as a Class A...
Kentucky Working Toward Legalizing Industrial Hemp, Gets Boost From Marijuana Legalization

Kentucky Working Toward Legalizing Industrial Hemp, Gets Boost From Marijuana Legalization

According to Kentucky agriculture secretary James Corner, the recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington are contributing to the progress of legalizing industrial hemp in Kentucky.  Corner...
Iowa Lawmaker Considering Marijuana Legalization

Iowa Lawmaker Considering Marijuana Legalization

Iowa state Representative Bruce Hunter hopes to begin the process of legalizing marijuana in the state by taking small steps toward the greater goal. Hunter plans to pre-introduce a...
Congress Members Ask DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws

Congress Members Ask DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws

Eighteen Congress members submitted a letter to the Department of Justice and the DEA, asking them not to impose federal law against Washington and Colorado to end their marijuana...
Uruguay Proposes Framework for Marijuana Legalization Program

Uruguay Proposes Framework for Marijuana Legalization Program

On Thursday, lawmakers in Uruguay presented to Congress a framework for regulating the production, sale, and use of marijuana in the country. The proposed law would create a National...
Mexico Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill

Mexico Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill

On Thursday, Fernando Belaunzaran, a member of Mexico’s Party of the Democratic Revolution, presented a bill to legalize the possession, use, and sale of marijuana in Mexico. It is...
Michigan Bringing Charges Against Raided Medical Marijuana Business

Michigan Bringing Charges Against Raided Medical Marijuana Business

Last December, Michigan authorities raided the Blue Water Compassion Centers in Kimball Township, Denmark Township, Worth Township, and Lexington Heights.  According to authorities, the centers violated drug laws. Now,...
Colorado Prosecutor Drops Marijuana Cases

Colorado Prosecutor Drops Marijuana Cases

Prosecutors in Washington began the trend of dismissing marijuana-related cases that are covered under the state’s newly passed I-502.  Colorado prosecutors are now beginning to do the same, now...