Toke Signals Radio 30: AK Legalization Vote In August! KY, GA Medical Marijuana Bills! MD Legalization Bill!

Find out what you need to know about the week in cannabis/marijuana news, in just 23 minutes!

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Alaska Marijuana Legalization Officially Makes August Ballot

(Hemp News)

Alaska's voters will decide on August 19 if the state will be third to legalize marijuana and regulate and tax it sale.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registry Starts On Monday

(Hemp News)

The Oregon Health Authority on Monday will begin registering dispensaries under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.

Kentucky Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By House Health and Welfare Committee

(Hemp News)

The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would allow people suffering from conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and HIV/AIDS to use medical marijuana by a vote of 9-5, following a public hearing.

Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By Committee, Heads For House Floor

(Hemp News)

A bill that would make CBD oil, a non-psychoactive form of medical marijuana, available in Georgia was approved in committee late on Wednesday.

Maryland Senate Panel Takes Up Marijuana Legalization, Decrim

(Hemp News)

Despite hostility from Governor Martin O'Malley, Maryland lawmakers are moving forward on bills which would either reduce marijuana penalties, or legalize cannabis entirely.

Maryland Senator Corrects Police Chief In Hearing On Marijuana Legalization

(Hemp News)

I wish I could've been there. A clueless police chief was practically laughed out of the Maryland Legislature on Tuesday.

New Survey Shows Majority of Ohioans Support Marijuana Legalization

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A survey conducted by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute on February 12-17 shows 51 percent of registered Ohio voters support allowing adults to legally possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Only 44 percent of those polled were opposed.

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Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced In South Africa By Emotional Cancer Patient

By Chris Jay (Toke Signals)

 

Last week, a member of the South African Parliament made a heartfelt plea to President Jacob Zuma and the MP’s to consider his proposal for the introduction of the Medical Innovation Bill.

7 Ways You Can Avoid Becoming A Marijuana Arrest Statistic

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If you choose to use cannabis (and why wouldn’t you?), there are a few ways to minimize the chances of your becoming one of the 700,000-plus people who will be arrested for it this year.

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Toke Signals Radio 29: Epilepsy Foundation Supports Medical Marijuana! Legal Oregon In 2014? CA May Have To Wait!

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Epilepsy Foundation Calls For Increased Medical Marijuana Access and Research

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In a groundbreaking statement on Thursday, the Epilepsy Foundation called for increased medical marijuana access and research to treat epilepsy.

Medical Marijuana Group Certifies First Dispensaries In Effort To Institute Quality Standards

(Hemp News)

Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) on Thursday certified the first two dispensaries in the country for its new nationwide program that verifies the quality and reliability of products sold at licensed medical marijuana businesses. The certifications issued to Berkeley Patients Group and SPARC of San Francisco are based on the Patient Focused Certification (PFC) program, the only nonprofit, third-party certification for the medical marijuana industry based on new quality standards issued by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the American Herbal Pharmacopeia (AHP).

Major Marijuana Legalization Measure Off The Table In California Until 2016

(Hemp News)

What's up with California? Despite its reputation as a weed-friendly state and polls showing a majority of residents are ready to legalize marijuana, it looks like it's going to be at least two more years before the Golden State's going to get 'er done.

Oregon Activists Look to End Marijuana Prohibition in 2014

(Hemp News)

A bill that would ask Oregon voters if they want to legalize marijuana while leaving the regulations up to the Legislature passed its first committee last Thursday. Senate Bill 1556 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 3-2 vote, with all Democrats supporting it and all Republicans opposing. The bill now goes to the Senate Rules Committee.

Washington House Approves Bill To Gut Medical Marijuana Law

(Hemp News)

The Washington state House just before midnight on Monday approved a measure gutting the state's medical cannabis law, claiming the move is necessary to "bring it into line" with the still-unimplemented legal recreational marijuana market created by Initiative 502.

Washington Liquor Control Board Limits Marijuana Licenses To One Per Applicant

(Hemp News)

The Washington State Liquor Control Board (Board) on Wednesday approved staff’s recommendations to limit the number of individual marijuana producer licenses to one (from the previous limit of three) and initially limit production at 70 percent, clearing a path for the agency to begin issuing producer and processor licenses.

Parents: THCA Tincture Works Just As Well As CBD For Pediatric Seizures. Here's How To Make It.

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Most parents and other patients don't realize they could fight seizures just as effectively with uncarboxylated THC — that is, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, THC acid or THCA — as they could with CBD. Furthermore, THCA is no more psychoactive than is CBD, thus allaying parental concerns about getting their children high. No psychoactive effects are experienced from THCA that hasn’t been carboxylated to THC.

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Menace Demarco - The Bird Is The Word (Official Music Video)

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Toke Signals Radio 27: Nobel For Legalization? Drug Warrior Gets Earful! AK Marijuana Vote In Aug.!

The 27th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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Uruguay's President Nominated For Nobel Peace Price For Legalizing Marijuana

(Hemp News)

Uruguay's President Jose "Pepe" Mujica has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Price. According to advocates, President Mujica's legalization of marijuana in his country is "a tool for peace and understanding."

Oregon Congressman Blasts Drug Official For Marijuana Cluelessness

(Hemp News)

An Oregon Congressman on Tuesday blasted the deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy after failing to get a straight answer to his question about the supposed dangers of marijuana.

Alaska Voters Will Decide On Marijuana Legalization In August

(Hemp News)

"North To The Future" is Alaska's state motto, and the future is cannabis legalization, according to the polls. State voters will get a chance to have their say at the ballot box on August 19 after supporters collected enough signatures to qualify an initiative for the ballot.

Missouri Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill

(Hemp News)

A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would legalize and tax marijuana in Missouri, which has some of the harshest pot laws in the nation.

Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced; GOP Ignores It

(Hemp News)

A bill has been introduced in the Oklahoma State Senate to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes for adults age 21 and older.

D.C. Council Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana, End Possession Arrests

(Hemp News)

The D.C. Council on Tuesday took a major step to decriminalizing marijuana in the nation’s capital by voting 11-1 in favor of a bill that would eliminate criminal penalties for the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana and treat possession as a civil offense.

9,000-Year-Old Hemp Fabric Found In Turkey

(Hemp News)

Archaeological excavations in Turkey have revealed a 9,000-year-old hemp-linen fabric in the ground at the site of a burned house. The fabric was wrapped around the skeleton of a baby.

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The Hash Adventures: Or, How I Learned To Relax and Love My Medicine

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Jeremy Webb's compelling account of how he became a medical marijuana patient, and how he became accustomed to his hash oil treatments.

 

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8 Years On Facebook In 1 Minute (Lots of Weed)

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Toke Signals Radio 26: Americans Want Legal Pot! Hemp Farm Bill! U.K. Cannabis Poisoning Is B.S.!

The 26th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

Find out what you need to know about the week in cannabis/marijuana news, in 32 minutes!

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New Poll Shows Majority Of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization

(Hemp News)

Yet another national poll has shown Americans want legal cannabis. A solid majority -- 55 percent -- of Americans support marijuana legalization, according to a new poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. That majority would back nationwide laws similar to the ones in Colorado and Washington state, which allow adults over 21 to possess limited amounts of cannabis for personal use.

Farm Bill Passes House With Hemp Research Intact

(Hemp News)

The Farm Bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning by a vote of 251 to 166, including the hemp provision. "This is a big first step towards allowing American farmers to once again grow industrial hemp," according to VoteHemp.org.

Groundbreaking Bill Reforming Federal Drug Sentences Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

(Hemp News)

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed bipartisan sentencing reform legislation that would reduce the federal prison population, decrease racial disparities, save taxpayer money, and reunite nonviolent drug law offenders with their families sooner.

Experts Agree: British 'Cannabis Poisoning' Is B.S.

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How does one die from “poisoning” when the substance in question is one of the most non-toxic substances known to man? That’s a very relevant question to be asking today, as a British story of a woman dying supposedly of “cannabis poisoning” went viral on the web. Doctors and cannabis experts tell us that someone “overdosing on marijuana” is ridiculous, and virtually impossible.

Florida Voters Will Get To Decide On Medical Marijuana In November

(Toke Signals)

Floridians will get to decide the medical marijuana question for themselves this November. A measure that would amend the state constitution to allow the medicinal use of cannabis in the Sunshine State cleared its final hurdle on Monday when the Florida Supreme Court approved its language.

New Pro-Marijuana Billboards To Go Up Around Super Bowl Responding To New Anti-Pot Billboard

(Hemp News)

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) will launch two new billboards Thursday night near MetLife stadium, where the Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, in response to the anti-marijuana billboard posted yesterday by Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a group led by Patrick Kennedy that is working to keep marijuana illegal.

Cops Set Up Fake 'Drug Checkpoint' Signs; Detain And Search Drivers Who React

(Toke Signals)

Checkpoints specifically to search for drugs are illegal, but that hasn’t stopped local cops in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, from still finding a way to violate people’s rights and conduct unreasonable searches — fake drug checkpoints.

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Worth Repeating: Top 10 Studies Showing Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Parkinson's Disease

By Ron Marczyk (Toke Signals)

I have felt my own mortality and was humbled to learn that two long-time friends my age have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, both within the last few months of each other. My friends, and millions of others, are searching for any new treatment that could heal and restore brain homeostasis and halt the progression of this neurodegenerative disease.

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• Marijuana Is Not Poisonous To Pets!
• West Virginia Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced!
• Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill's Sponsor 'Very Hopeful'!

Toke TV 25: GOP Governors Love Weed! No Guns For Illinois Patients! First Stoner Super Bowl!

Toke Signals Radio 25: GOP Governors Love Weed! No Guns For Illinois Patients! First Stoner Super Bowl!

The 25th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

Find out what you need to know about the week in cannabis/marijuana news, in 25 minutes!

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Texas Governor Rick Perry Says States Should Be Allowed To Legalize Marijuana

(Hemp News)

Possibly positioning himself for another attempt at the White House, Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday that he believes states should be allowed to legalize marijuana and that, as governor, he has helped move Texas in the direction of decriminalizing marijuana.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Says Medical Marijuana OK If Tightly Controlled

(Hemp News)

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said on Wednesday that he supports making medical marijuana available in Louisiana, as long as it is tightly controlled.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Says 'We Will End The Failed War On Drugs'

(Hemp News)

Governor Chris Christie on Tuesday took the oath of office for a second term and delivered his inaugural address at the War Memorial in Trenton. During his inaugural address he called for an end to the drug war and compassion for those suffering from drug addiction.

Illinois Patients Would Lose Gun Rights Under Proposed Medical Marijuana Rules

(Hemp News)

Illinois medical marijuana patients would have to be fingerprinted, undergo a background check and pay $150 a year, under rules proposed by state officials on Tuesday -- and they would also give up their Second Amendment right to own a gun.

Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill's Sponsor 'Very Hopeful'

(Hemp News)

Past medical marijuana bills have gained little traction in the Tennessee Legislature, and both Democratic sponsors of the last bill, proposed in 2012, lost re-election bids after their districts were redrawn by Republicans. But Rep. Sherry Jones, a Democrat from Nashville, said she is "very hopeful" about her bill's chances this year.

West Virginia Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced

(Hemp News)

West Virginia Del. Mike Manypenny (D-Taylor) on Thursday introduced a bill that would allow state residents with debilitating medical conditions, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS, to access and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.

Pack That Super Bowl! All Weed Championship Game Coming Up

(Toke Signals)

Now that the Seattle Seahawks have defeated the San Francisco 49ers, history’s first All-Weed Super Bowl will be played between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks, in the Meadowlands Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on February 2. Both teams have 15-3 records.

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Repeat After Me: Marijuana Is Not Poisonous To Pets

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No matter how many times it is debunked, the myth comes back again and again, even endorsed by veterinarians and others who should know better. “Marijuana poisoning on the rise in pets,” we were told by a headline this week. Trouble is, cannabis is nontoxic to all mammals, so “marijuana poisoning” is simply impossible.

You can count on some clueless mainstream reporter, on a regular basis, claiming that marijuana can “hurt your pets” or is “bad for Fido.” It’s just not true.

The latest silly story about poisoned pets comes thanks to NBC News’ Brian Alexander, who really should have checked out his facts before publicly showing just how sloppy a reporter he can be. 

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Toke Signals Radio 24: Sen. Reid Says MMJ Works! Bills In PA, MD, MO, DC, NH! Mile 420 Sign Comes Down!

The 24th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Says Marijuana Has Medical Value

(Hemp News)

The U.S. federal government's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug with no medical uses took another hit on Thursday, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, said cities in his state of Nevada should move toward making medicinal cannabis available.

Washington Attorney General Says Cities, Counties Can Block Legal Marijuana Stores

(Hemp News)

Washington state's anemic marijuana legalization law is looking weaker by the minute. Now it appears much of the state won't even have local access to cannabis -- Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced cities and counties can block licensed, legal marijuana businesses from operating.

Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced In Pennsylvania State Senate

(Hemp News)

A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday would legalize the medical use of marijuana in the state.

Maryland Lawmakers Launch Effort To Legalize Marijuana

(Hemp News)

State lawmakers on Thursday launched an effort to pass a bill in this year's legislative session that would regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol in Maryland. Sen. Jamie Raskin, Del. Curt Anderson, and Del. Sheila Hixson were joined at a news conference by leaders of several state and national organizations, who announced the formation of a broad coalition in support of the forthcoming legislation.

Marijuana Legalization Petitions Approved For Circulation In Missouri

(Hemp News)

Supporters of marijuana legalization petitions on Wednesday were cleared by Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander to start gathering signatures to qualify for the ballot.

New Hampshire House Panel Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill

(Toke Signals)

The New Hampshire House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 170-162 in favor of passing HB 492, a bill to legalize, regulate and control marijuana for adults over 21, becoming the first state legislature to approve such a bill. Two other states, Colorado and Washington, have already legalized marijuana, but in both cases those laws were implemented through voter initiative.

Nation's Capitol Takes Major Step Toward Ending Marijuana Possession Arrests

(Toke Signals)

D.C. lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation that would eliminate criminal penalties under District law for the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana for personal use.

Colorado Alters Mile 420 Marker Sign To Stop Thieves

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The “Mile 420″ sign found 148 miles outside of Denver on Interstate 70 East was stolen so often by souvenir-seeking stoners that the Colorado Department of Transportation has changed it to read “Mile 419.99″ in an attempt to fix the problem.

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Toke Signals Radio 23: Americans Want Weed! Cuomo's MMJ Plan A Dud! Legalization Drive In Alaska!

The 23rd episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

Find out what you need to know about the week in cannabis/marijuana news, in 31 minutes!

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Majority of Americans Want Marijuana Legalized

(Hemp News)

A majority of Americans want marijuana to be legal, according to a new poll.

New York Governor Cuomo's Medical Marijuana Plan Falls Short

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After making national headlines for his support of medical marijuana, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State only briefly mentioned his medical marijuana plan. Cuomo administration officials said that the program would involve distributing medical marijuana through 20 hospitals statewide, and the Department of Health would be charged with promulgating regulations.

Bill Filed In Washington Legislature Would Gut Medical Marijuana Law

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Rep. Eileen Cody on Monday pre-filed House Bill 2149, a bill that would essentially gut the medical marijuana law in Washington state, in the Washington Legislature.

Bill Filed To Legalize Medical Marijuana In Tennessee

(Hemp News)

A Democratic lawmaker has filed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Tennessee.

Alaska: Marijuana Legalization Backers Turn In Signatures For August Ballot

(Hemp News)

A group which advocates legalizing marijuana said on Wednesday they've turned in more than enough signatures to qualify for an August ballot vote.

California: Fresno County Bans All Medical Marijuana Cultivation

(Hemp News)

In a sobering reminder of just how backward county governments can still be, even in California, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ignored the objections of patients and banned all medical marijuana cultivation in the county's unincorporated areas with a 5-0 vote. The ban takes effect next month.

Colorado Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $5 Million In First Week

(Hemp News)

Colorado's newly legal recreational marijuana shops made bank in the first week of legal sales.

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Worth Repeating: It's Official! Cannabinoids Stop Brain Inflammation by Ron Marczyk

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The brain is the most sensitive of all the organs. If your brain ages well, you age well.

Phytocannabinoids from the cannabis plant are a potent botanical medicine that prevent and heal diseases of the brain.

… Scientifically speaking, marijuana is good for your brain.

 

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Toke Signals TV with Steve Elliott (Toke TV 23)

• Americans Want Legal Weed: CNN Poll!
• NY Gov. Cuomo's Medical Marijuana Plan a Dud!
• Legalization Drive In Alaska!

Toke Signals TV with Steve Elliott (Toke TV 23)

• Americans Want Legal Weed: CNN Poll!
• NY Gov. Cuomo's Medical Marijuana Plan a Dud!
• Legalization Drive In Alaska!

Toke Signals Radio 22: Legal In Colorado! Alabama Jails Activists! Medical Marijuana In Illinois!

The 22nd episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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Colorado: Long Lines For Smooth Rollout of Legal Marijuana Sales

(Hemp News)

At 8 a.m. on January 1, an ex-Marine named Sean Azzariti became the first person in Colorado to legally buy a bag of recreational marijuana under legalization measure Amendment 64, approved by state voters last year.

Child Welfare Check Leads To Arrest of Alabama Medical Marijuana Activists

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A so-called "child welfare check" led to the arrest of a prominent Alabama medical marijuana activist after deputies discovered a cannabis growing operation in Cullman County.

Illinois Medical Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect January 1

(Hemp News)

Legislation adopted this year to establish a state-regulated medical marijuana program in Illinois will go into effect Wednesday. Licensed medical marijuana cultivation and distribution facilities are expected to begin producing medical marijuana and providing it to patients in late 2014.

Michigan 'Pharmaceutical Grade' Marijuana Law Needs Federal Approval

(Hemp News)

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Monday signed a new law that would allow the state to certify "pharmaceutical-grade cannabis," but the law can't take effect unless and until the federal government reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule II drug, suitable for medicinal use.

California Attorney General Says Marijuana Legalization Could Mean 'Hundreds of Millions'

(Hemp News)

A California ballot initiative to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana got a positive review from state Attorney General Kamala Harris, who last week released a summary saying legalization could save the state "hundreds of millions of dollars."

Washington State Wants Medical Marijuana Shops To Pay Taxes; Attorney Says Not So Fast

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Washington State last week reminded medical marijuana dispensary operators that they “must pay taxes,” and the state Department of Revenue plans to collect back taxes from about 300 dispensaries that seem not to have paid any. But Seattle-based activist/attorney Douglas Hiatt says he’s “hopping mad” about the announcement, and he’s advising shop owners to contact him before paying anything.

Alabama Family Relocates To Colorado To Treat Epileptic Daughter With Marijuana

(Hemp News)

An Alabama family is celebrating their first New Year in Colorado after relocating to treat their epileptic daughter with medical marijuana.

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Worth Repeating: Medical Marijuana Doesn't Fit On Present Drug Schedule

By Ron Marczyk

“The DEA had ignored accumulating evidence of marijuana’s benefits, and so acted “arbitrarily and capriciously” in rejecting the rescheduling petition last year. Federal law requires the agency to take such evidence into account, accusing the Department of Health and Human Services of creating a Catch-22 for medical marijuana advocates by strictly limiting researchers’ access to marijuana, then arguing there is insufficient scientific evidence to merit rescheduling it.”

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Toke Signals Radio 21: MMJ Home Grow In WA? UN Loathes Legalization! Pot Returns To Pharmacopeia!

The 21st episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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Washington Liquor Board Reverses Itself; Recommends Medical Marijuana Patients Can Grow At Home

(Hemp News)

In a major victory for the medical marijuana community, the Washington State Liquor Control Board, under heavy patient pressure, on Wednesday reversed itself, signaling they will recommend to lawmakers that medical marijuana patients continue to be allowed to grow cannabis in their homes.

Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Challenged By UN's International Narcotics Control Board

(Hemp News)

The celebration is in full swing in Uruguay, which became the first nation in modern times to legalize marijuana, but a drug agency overseen by the United Nations on Wednesday claimed that the move violates an international treaty on controlled substances.

Experts Issue Standards On Cannabis, Restore Classification As A Botanical Medicine

(Hemp News)

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), in a historic move, on Wednesday released the first installation of a two-part Cannabis monograph that classifies cannabis (marijuana) as a botanical medicine, alongside many other widely accepted complementary and alternative medicines.

It's Legal To Smoke Marijuana On Your Front Porch, Says Denver City Council

(Hemp News)

The Denver City Council on Monday overwhelmingly approved allowing adults to smoke marijuana on their front porches and private property, even if it's in clear public view. 

Seattle City Council Approves $27 Fine For Smoking Marijuana In Public

(Hemp News)

Smoking marijuana in public is still against the law in Washington state, even under legalization measure I-502, but it won't cost you very much, at least in Seattle.

Study: Marijuana Doesn't Cause Schizophrenia

(Hemp News)

Claims of a causal link between marijuana use and the development of schizophrenia have been some of the (literal) Reefer Madness claims hardest to extinguish, partly because of insistent coverage in the British tabloid press which actually led to the Brits re-criminalizing cannabis after briefly relaxing the laws. But yet another study, this one from Harvard Medical School, has found no association between smoking cannabis and going crazy.

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The Undergreen Railroad: Helping Marijuana Refugees Find Freedom

(Toke Signals)

A new nonprofit organization, The Undergreen Railroad, has formed to help marijuana refugees relocate from states with unfriendly cannabis laws to more compassionate states.

Studies Spanning 12 Years: Medical Cannabis Works

(Toke Signals)

A historic experiment in medical marijuana research spanning a dozen years, which brought new science to the debate on the place of cannabis in medicine, has found that the herb offers broad benefits for pain control from injuries, HIV, strokes and other conditions. 

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