Here's Why Lawmakers In 17 States Are Working To Legalize Recreational Pot
When Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure in November to legalize recreational marijuana, Josh Miller saw this as a sign that his time had finally arrived. The Rhode Island state senator has a reputation among colleagues as a cannabis crusader a battle that, so far, hes lost. For the last three...
FL: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Rules Proposed For Brevard
Brevard County officials have proposed rules for locating medical marijuana dispensaries within unincorporated areas of the county rules that are designed to keep them far away from schools, parks and churches. County commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to start the process that could lead to a vote on the proposal as early as...
FL: St. Lucie Moves Ahead With Medical Marijuana Regulations In Commercial Areas
St. Lucie County The countys proposed medical marijuana rules would help entice dispensaries to locate here and help erase the stigma of using marijuana for medical purposes, said a Melbourne man who wants to open a dispensary here. County planners Tuesday gave the County Commission a first look at the proposed regulations, which...
UT: Scientists Looking At The Potential Of Marijuana To Treat Opioid Addiction
Davis County, Utah For years, marijuana has been labeled a so-called gateway drug, blamed for leading drug users down the path toward harder, more destructive drug use. A review of studies in the journal Trends in Neuroscience, however, indicates that not only is cannabis unlikely to lead to harder drug use, it shows...
OR: Bill Prohibits Employers From Firing Employees Who Use Marijuana
Salem Most Oregon employers would lose the right to fire employees or deny employment to a candidate who uses marijuana during non-work hours, under a bill proposed by lawmakers on the legislative marijuana regulation committee. The controversial legislation makes exceptions for certain industries such as truck drivers, federal contractors and jobs covered by...
