Posts Categorized: Marijuana Laws

  1. Not-Smart-Approaches-To-Marijuana

    Patrick Kennedy’s assertions are laughable – though not funny. In order to be taken seriously, one needs to produce evidence, facts… incontrovertible proof of their claim, whatever it is. And unfortunately for Patrick many of his assertions are lacking just that – evidence. As such, comedian Bill Maher took this opportunity to enlighten the ex-Rhode… Read more »

  2. Screen Shot 2013-06-10 at 6.06.55 AM

    When vacations go sideways… 420 trouble  below the Mason-Dixon line… Irony. How bad would it suck to be the headman of one of America’s largest edible  marijuana companies, surrounded by the best pot in the world on a daily basis, only to be busted for minor pot possession in Alabama?  Unfortunately for Dixie Elixirs managing… Read more »

  3. Louisiana marijuana possession penalties

    While Louisiana may have been named in honor of one of marijuana’s more popular strains – King Louis XIV, that doesn’t mean Gov. Bobby Jindal will be anxious to sign House Bill 103, should it make it off the Louisiana Senate floor. Stuck in the dark ages, while facing 21st century laws, issues and beliefs…. Read more »

  4. marijuana–injustice–Lawrence-ODonnell-

    In speaking of the recent IRS scandal surrounding the right-wing tea party and their filing for a 501 c 4 tax status, Larry decided to put a spotlight on the difference between fake victims – who ultimately got what they wanted – and the real victims of our federal governments marijuana prohibition. Lawrence O’Donnell: “None… Read more »

  5. Denver city Council opts in on recreational weed regulations

    Finally. Denver’s city Council has made it officially known that they are “opting in” and ready to take on the historic task of setting up rules and regulations, providing parameters on how to handle shops selling recreational marijuana. Tuesday night the city Council took a straw vote, deciding to represent their constituent’s desire, and voted… Read more »

  6. two new California medical marijuana bills

    Try as they might in the California assembly… The song remains the same. Tom Ammiano’s legislation seeking to bring definition, rules and regulations to California’s medical marijuana dispensaries has again come up short in the state assembly. Failing to get the votes needed late last week. The goal of the left-leaning assemblyman was to create… Read more »

  7. marijuana revenue

    Marijuana Tax Equity Act of 2013  Author: Congressman Earl Blumenauer Third District of Oregon  This legislation creates a federal excise tax on the sales on marijuana in states where it is legal for either medicinal or recreational use, as well as occupational taxes for those engaged in the industry. It establishes civil and criminal penalties… Read more »

  8. senior citizen caravan to nations capital in support of marijuana legalization

    What does Ensure and marijuana have in common? Senior citizens love both…   As the debate to legalize marijuana heats up across this great country – nature’s miracle plant is receiving support from a slightly unexpected demographic. That’s right, grandma and grandpa are getting radical, supporting marijuana legalization and taking their political clout to Capitol… Read more »

  9. LA take the high road

    “…if in the future, California’s voters want it for casual use, for me, it’s not a problem.” — Mayor: Garcetti   Medical marijuana dispensaries may have taken a momentary hit in Los Angeles, during their recent special election – May 21, 2013. Voter apathy was on full display, hanging over LA like a rotting, diseased… Read more »

  10. New York politicians fire up marijuana debate

    As fellow New Yorkers grow disgusted over the NYPD’s 2012 arrest rate for the possession of small amounts of weed. Representing nearly 40,000 lost souls rotting in jail for possessing petty amounts of pot. And at a cost of nearly $75 million a year… politicians and citizens alike have had enough and have called for… Read more »

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