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Week 03 of 2012
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California Supreme Court Agrees to Review Dispensary Cases
The California Supreme Court decided today to review two lower court rulings that would look again into the legality of regulating dispensaries in the state. During a weekly closed-door session, the judges decided unanimously to hear the cases that deal with dispensaries suits in Long Beach and Riverside. In the Long Beach case, an appeals [...]
Washington Dispensary Bill Moves Forward
In the state capital of Washington, Senate Bill 6265 got a hearing yesterday. The bill is sponsored by Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles of Seattle, a long time proponent of common sense cannabis law reform. Senate Bill 6265 would legalize non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries, but kick the regulation aspect to the cities of Washington. If passed, the [...]
Groovin’ Thursday: Fusion Unlimited – “Smoke, Drink & Cut”
Fusion Unltd “Smoke, Drink, & Cut” (mp3) from “UP2U B/W Smoke Drink And Cut” (ABB Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album
Introducing CannaTruth’s Reefer Rhetoric on The NORML Network
I’m happy to announce the debut of two new shows on The NORML Network – CannaTruth’s Podcast and Reefer Rhetoric Podcast. Denton Ramsey, an activist with our excellent chapter in Waco, Texas, hosts the CannaTruth show. He is joined by Professor Bluntston for the Reefer Rhetoric show. The shows, each a half-hour or less, will [...]
Morbidly obese comedian Ralphie May claims marijuana nearly killed him
Look, we don’t begrudge anyone who wants to stop smoking marijuana – that leaves more for us. And certainly, smoking a quarter-pound of anything every week is not leading to positive lung health. But being on the road 92% of the time (and the late nights, parties, drinks, and substances that come with it) and weighing close to 400 pounds are far more dangerous to May’s health.
NORML attorneys sue New Jersey over failure to implement medical marijuana program
(Star-Ledger) TRENTON — Prominent defense attorney William Buckman, well known for the State Police racial profiling case in the 1990s, is prepping a civil lawsuit against the state health department for delaying New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. Buckman will co-counsel the litigation along with Anne Davis, the director of the New Jersey chapter of the [...]
NORML SHOW LIVE #839 – Anonymous Cop
Dr. Mitch Earleywine answers live Q&A, discusses new cannabis and retrovirals study; Anonymous Cop tells why he can’t join LEAP; music by Pepper
DC Medical Marijuana Program Still Setting Rules
Much like New Jersey, Washington DC also passed a medical marijuana law, but is having challenges to put the program into place. Yesterday the DC City Council approved some emergency legislation to restrict how much marijuana for medical use will be allowed in each of the city’s eight wards. The council was getting pressure from [...]
LA City Council Moves to Ban Dispensaries…again
The federal assault on medical marijuana dispensaries is heating up in Colorado and re-igniting in long embattled Los Angeles, California as well. LA’s City Hall is trying to ban medical marijuana dispensaries outright, and they are getting some help by the US Attorney’s Office. Three dispensary operators in Long Beach were convicted for selling marijuana [...]