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Lawmaker Hopes To Legalize Medical Marijuana In North Carolina

A North Carolina lawmaker filed a bill that would allow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Representative Kelly Alexander, who is behind the bill says the veterans struggling with chronic pain is his motivation to push for legalization.“Cannabis is a substance that does have medical applications that…

Two Little Medical Marijuana is Too Much

The Two Little medical marijuana  in this case are 59 year old Deborah Little and her Husband, 64 year old Dennis Little of Ramona California, a city of 20,000 in rural San Diego county. It seems that Grandpa Dennis Little had a medical marijuana Dr’s recommendation and was growing medical marijuana on his eight acre property. Both Littles suffer from debilitating chronic illnesses, one of which is terminal. California law says that medical marijuana patients can grow as much medical marijuana as is medically necessary. None of …

Medical Marijuana – There’s an App For That

A medical marijuana app for growers and patients is in the making. According to this timesharoldonline.com article Fairfield real estate investor David Kling, a 38 year old self-described business man, has developed a new app for medical marijuana that will bring marijuana directly from grower to buyer. Medical Marijuana iPhone App “I’m a real estate investor, and as a businessman, there are (mobile) apps that I depend on for my business that are oriented toward real estate, specifically foreclosures,” said Kling during a recent interview.  Kling further states: “So, really, what I did…

Illinois Becomes 20th State To Legalize Medicinal Cannabis

Following the national trend, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn just signed the newest state to go legit on cannabis. This makes Illinois the 20th state to legalize this harmless and therapeutic plant. The restrictions on usage are more severe, however, it is a start in the right direction. Enough Americans have been arrested and we need to stop wasting tax dollars on archaic drug laws. The measure takes effect January 1st and establishes a four-year pilot program for 60 state-run dispensaries and 22 “cultivation…

Will You Be At The 26th Annual High Times Cannabis Cup?

Where will you be on November 24-28? Coming soon to Amsterdam, Netherlands is The Annual, Remarkable, Unforgettable, Unfathomable “High Times Cannabis Cup”. Another year for the world’s cannabis community to come together for celebration and to highlight mother nature’s finest recreational, medicinal and organic varieties of marijuana. Four days of total cannabis immersion. The AKs, the Kona, the Jack Herer, Durban Poison, Maui, OG, and many more – all waiting …

100,000 Square Foot Hydroponic Greenhouse Planned Near Indianapolis

Indianapolis residents have something to celebrate in the near future. Soon, Indy will be home to a new 100,000 square foot greenhouse built by BrightFarms Inc. The hydroponic greenhouse featuring state-of-the-art technology will be built with help from the Westside Community Development Corp. (WCDC) and Marsh Supermarkets. Nearly 1 million pounds of fresh, local produce will come from the farm annually. Foods grown will include tomatoes, herbs, and lettuces. It is expected that this project will bolster the redevelopment of the Near West neighborhood with a stronger local economy and vastly increased food production capabilities…

Poll Shows Massachusetts Voters In Favor Of The Legalization Of Marijuana

A recent poll taken on the website of our local news station shows that Massachusetts residents are in favor of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. The pole showed 64{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} were in favor of legalizing cannabis for recreational use and only 36{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} opposed legalization. During a interview on camera a local resident said “I’ve felt that way for 40 years. Kind of grew up with it being a part of popular culture when I was young. There were some people who got in trouble with it but not that …

Snoop Dogg Wins A Pound Of Weed Betting On Mayweathers Boxing Match

Famous rapper Snoop Dogg had a bet on a boxing match that won him a pound of weed. Snoop and his Mexican friend Lui had a friendly bet on the boxing mach between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo. The prize was a bag of a pound of cannabis. Just finding someone willing to bet against Mayweather is a feat of its own. Snoop went on Instagram to thank Mayweather for winning him a nice sack of marijuana. Considering Snoop smokes about 81 blunts a …

Poll Shows About Half Of Michigan Voters In Favor Of Legalizing And Taxing Marijuana

According to a poll released Friday, about half of Michigan voters said they are in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana. Only a quarter of those who answered the poll want to keep current laws on cannabis the same. The results show a continuing shift…

On September 10th The US Senate Had Historic Meeting On Marijuana Legalization

Tuesday September 10th the US senate had a historic meeting on marijuana legalization. At the hearing Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt said Federal laws pose “significant obstacles” to regulate marijuana in states where it is legal. “We must have a smarter approach to marijuana policy,” Said …

Mafia Sons Busted For Running A Marijuana Dealing Operation.

Mafia Boss Vincent Basciano Son’s were busted by the feds in New York for running a pot dealing operation. The three son’s Josepth Bascian, 27 Vincent Jr. and Stephen pleaded not guilty before a Manhattan judge to the charge of running a marijuana ring. The three mafia sons were getting cannabis from California which was brought to New York for distribution between 2009 and…

Harry Potter Star Could Face 14 Years In Prison For Growing Marijuana

“Harry Potter” star Jamie Waylett has been charged with growing ten cannabis plants. The 19-year-old actor will have to appear in court later this month for the charges stemming from his arrest in April. Waylett, who plays Potter bully Vincent Crabbe, was pulled over by cops in London. Allegedly the police found eight bags of marijuana. The police took him to a nearby police station before a team of officers raided his mother’s home in Camden. A Metropolitan police spokeswoman said the actor would appear in court late this month and “is charged with producing a…

Actor Miley Cyrus Admits To Using Marijuana And Says Pot Is The Best Drug On Earth.

Actor Miley Cyrus admitted in a interview with Rolling Stones that not only does she smoke marijuana, but she thinks its the best drug on earth. Apparently Miley is no stranger to other drugs either. She admits to mixing hallucinogens in with the cannabis she smokes. “One time I smoked a joint with peyote in it, and I saw a wolf howling at the moon,” said Miley. Miley also stated she has experience with MDMA and cocaine. In the interview she said other substances such as cocaine …

Maryland Decriminalized Small Amounts Of Pot.

Some people think Maryland could be the next Colorado, I think it has a long ways to go. However they did take a small step towards legalization. Last month in a bipartisan vote of 30-16, made possessing ten grams of marijuana or less a civil issue rather than a criminal one. Previously if caught with cannabis you would …

The Legalization Of Marijuana In The U.S. Is Making Good Progress

Marijuana legislation continues to flourish across United States. Statistics show that 40 stales and the District of Columbia are in the midst of developing pot-pro legalization regarding the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis. According to legal research firm WestlawNext, the weed revolution is making some serious strides towards regulating pot in America. In addition to the 24 states along with the District of Columbia that have already made medical marijuana legal; 13 states have proposed legislation for the regulation of recreational pot, and 16 more …

CBS News Reporter Howard Arenstein Was Busted For Growing Marijuana At His DC Home

Award-winning CBS Radio News Correspondent and Radio Bureau Manager Howard Arenstein was arrested in D.C. Saturday, After police found marijuana growing in his yard. His wife, Orly Azoulay, was also arrested for possession of pot with intent to distribute. The couple was found to have 11 cannabis plants growing in the backyard of their home in Washington’s posh Georgetown neighborhood. The plants averaged to be 8ft tall each. The police estimated each plant could produce a pound…

Federal Measure To Respect State Cannabis Laws Gets Its 19th Sponsor

Texas Congressman Steve Stockman has become the 19th sponsor of H.R. 1523 the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act.” The proposal would require the federal government to respect the law of states which decide to legalize cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. The proposal would forbid the government from enforcing federal prohibition in the states that have legalized it. This measure was released back in April of this year…

TSA Not Looking To Bust Passengers For Marijuana

Since laws are rapidly changing regarding the legal use of marijuana, the Transportation Safety Administration is having a hard time deciding whether it allows Arline passengers to fly with pot. So the question is should you keep calm and carry it on? Since TSA is a federal agency it still has to enforce federal law. Even though medical marijuana has been legalized in 20 states, and two states allow the recreational use of cannabis, …

Medical Mrijuana Could Bring New Jobs To Illinois

CHICAGO — Patients with serious illnesses such as cancer will be able to legally use medical marijuana in Illinois when a new law takes effect next year. But that isn’t the only change the state is likely to see. The 19 other states that already legalized the medical use of marijuana also saw thousands of new jobs…

Romania legalized Marijuana Derivatives For Medicinal Uses.

You may have read this story on other blogs but they didn’t get the facts right. Romania did not legalize medical marijuana in bud form, it was the derivatives in marijuana that was legalized for medicinal uses. Although its not legal to use in bud form for medicinal uses, Romania has become the tenth country in the European Union to use the medicinal properties in marijuana to treat diseases such as epilepsy, cancer and multiple sclerosis. Manufacturers will also be able to apply to the National Agency for Medicines for approval to market drugs that …