Toke Radio 112: Marijuana Doesn't Reduce IQ! AZ Legalization Nears Goal! Board Allows Medical Marijuana On School Grounds!

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Major Study Finds Marijuana Does Not Reduce IQ In Teens

(Hemp News)

Reefer Madness has been debunked yet again, as a large study conducted in the United Kingdom failed to find any evidence of a link between cannabis use and lower intelligence among teenagers.

 

 

Arizona Marijuana Legalization Campaign Nearing Signature Goal

(Hemp News)

A campaign to legalize marijuana in Arizona is nearing its goal of 150,000 valid signatures to qualify for this November's ballot, supporters announced on Wednesday.

 

 

Oregon: Marijuana Shoppers Adjust To 25% Sales Tax

(Hemp News)

Recreational marijuana shoppers in Oregon are taking a new 25 percent sales tax in stride, according to many dispensary owners and industry observers.

 

 

Maine School Board Allows Students Medical Marijuana On School Property

(Hemp News)

The school board in Auburn, Maine, this week voted to allow students to be administered medical marijuana while on school property.

 

 

Illinois: Change.org Petition Launched To Add Conditions To Medical Marijuana Law

(Hemp News)

The medical marijuana program in Illinois just officially came online in November. Now a push to get the state to allow people with a growing number of medical conditions to legally qualify is picking up steam.

 

Fans Mourn Death of Longtime Cannabis Enthusiast, Music Legend David Bowie

(Hemp News)

A lifetime of music came to an end on Sunday, January 10, as music legend David Bowie, 69, died after an 18-month struggle with cancer.

 

Customs Seizes Fake Carrots Stuffed With More Than A Ton Of Marijuana

(Hemp News)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on January 10 discovered more than a ton of marijuana disguised as carrots on the border between Mexico and the United States near McAllen, Texas.

 

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Lance Gloor Medical Marijuana Trial, Day 6: Juror Taken Out On Gurney

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By Miguel AKA Miggy420

“Another day, another decision not made, one juror taken out on a gurney, perhaps due to stress of being in control of a man’s life”… Is how is how I shared the news of Day 6 of Lance Gloor’s federal trial.

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Toke Radio 111: VT Governor Calls For Marijuana Legalization! CA Initiative Cleared For Signatures! NY Launches Medical Program!

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Vermont: Governor Calls For Marijuana Legalization in State of the State Address

(Hemp News)

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin on Thursday, in his final State of the State address, called on lawmakers to pass legislation legalizing and regulating marijuana.

 

California: Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative Cleared For Circulation

(Hemp News)

Proponents of a statewide ballot measure to "control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana while protecting children" on Wednesday announced that they have received an official title and summary for their proposed November measure, have been cleared for circulation and intend to “hit the ground running” to qualify their measure for the ballot.

New York Launches Medical Marijuana Program

(Hemp News)

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) opened New York’s medical marijuana program on Thursday, January 7.

 

Oregon: World Famous Cannabis Cafe Still Open Despite Clear Air Provisions

(Hemp News)

Oregon's newly expanded Indoor Clean Air Act kicked in on New Year's Day, but the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in Portland remains open this week, hosting popular Stoner Bingo games and Thursday night jam sessions.

 

Oregon: 142 Marijuana Applications Received On First Day

(Hemp News)

Monday was the first day for license applications to enter Oregon's new recreational marijuana retail market, and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission had received 142 applications by 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Michigan: Group Forms To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition

(Hemp News)

A ballot question committee has been formed to make use of the cannabis/hemp plant legal in Michigan and repeal marijuana prohibition.

 

California Deputy Arrested In $2 Million Pennsylvania Pot Bust

(Hemp News)

A deputy sheriff who worked for a Northern California anti-narcotics task force got caught in a $2 million marijuana bust in Pennsylvania last week.

Authorities are now trying to figure out if any of the cases that Deputy Christopher

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Cannabis POW of the Month: James Tranmer Is Serving 35 Years For Marijuana

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A true hero of the movement, James Tranmer has never wavered from his convictions, despite having the full weight of the United States federal government thrown at him. Unlike most defendants who are hauled into court and try to disavow their involvement with the thing that brought them there, James Tranmer proudly and defiantly admitted to his marijuana use.

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