One slightly encouraging sign has emerged from the rubble of the medical marijuana debacle in Montana. Following the March 2011 federal raids of Montana dispensaries, the U.S. indicted over 60 individuals, with each facing a maximum sentence of 40 years and a minimum of five. However, the actual prison sentences of those taking plea deals have been relatively light, with everyone receiving between six and 18 months.
Even in a case involving three men in which both …More
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Smaller Than Expected Prison Sentences for Montana Dispensary Owners
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Kentucky Bill Named in Honor of Late Pot Advocate
Friday, February 17th, 2012
The Gatewood Galbraith Memorial Medical Marijuana Act, AKA Senate Bill 129, has been introduced in the Kentucky State Senate and would designate cannabis as a Schedule II drug, enabling physicians to legally prescribe it.
Marijuana is presently a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act, meaning it is regarded as having no accepted medical value. Fortunately, that opinion isn’t shared by state Senator Perry B. Clark (D-Louisville), who sponsored SB …More
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The Gatewood Galbraith Memorial Medical Marijuana Act, AKA Senate Bill 129, has been introduced in the Kentucky State Senate and would designate cannabis as a Schedule II drug, enabling physicians to legally prescribe it.
Marijuana is presently a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act, meaning it is regarded as having no accepted medical value. Fortunately, that opinion isn’t shared by state Senator Perry B. Clark (D-Louisville), who sponsored SB …More
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Appellate Court: Voters Can Decide on Detroit Decrim
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
The city of Detroit will finally be able to vote on a suppressed 2010 ballot proposal that would amend city law and permit the legal use and possession of up to an ounce of cannabis on private property by those age 21 and up.
Previously, a Wayne County Circuit Court judge had upheld the Detroit Election Commission’s unanimous vote against placing the 2010 question on the ballot because they were advised by the city’s Law Dept that decriminalizing pot conflicted with state …More
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The city of Detroit will finally be able to vote on a suppressed 2010 ballot proposal that would amend city law and permit the legal use and possession of up to an ounce of cannabis on private property by those age 21 and up.
Previously, a Wayne County Circuit Court judge had upheld the Detroit Election Commission’s unanimous vote against placing the 2010 question on the ballot because they were advised by the city’s Law Dept that decriminalizing pot conflicted with state …More
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Peter Lewis Backs Mass MMJ Legalization Effort
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Next time you’re channel-surfing and come across yet another of those Progressive Insurance ads featuring the obnoxious character “Flo” don’t get too annoyed, because the chairman of Progressive, Peter Lewis, is one of the most important financial backers of the medical marijuana movement in the U.S. and the man behind the current campaign to legalize medical cannabis in Massachusetts.
Lewis donated $ 525,000 of the $ 526,167 total the Committee for Compassionate …More
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Next time you’re channel-surfing and come across yet another of those Progressive Insurance ads featuring the obnoxious character “Flo” don’t get too annoyed, because the chairman of Progressive, Peter Lewis, is one of the most important financial backers of the medical marijuana movement in the U.S. and the man behind the current campaign to legalize medical cannabis in Massachusetts.
Lewis donated $ 525,000 of the $ 526,167 total the Committee for Compassionate …More
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2012 L.A. Medical Cannabis Cup Winners
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Thanks to all vendors and judges and all of the new friends we’ve made throughout the great state of California, our nation’s cannabis capital! Here are the L.A. Cup winners!
BEST SATIVA
1—Sonoma Coma by Happy Lil’ Trees
2—Organic Blue Dream Haze by American Organic
3—Dutch Treat #5 by Buds and Roses Collective
BEST INDICA
1—Doc’s Cut by The Therapeutic Healing Center
2—Kosher Kush by Buds and Roses …More
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Thanks to all vendors and judges and all of the new friends we’ve made throughout the great state of California, our nation’s cannabis capital! Here are the L.A. Cup winners!
BEST SATIVA
1—Sonoma Coma by Happy Lil’ Trees
2—Organic Blue Dream Haze by American Organic
3—Dutch Treat #5 by Buds and Roses Collective
BEST INDICA
1—Doc’s Cut by The Therapeutic Healing Center
2—Kosher Kush by Buds and Roses …More
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Shona Banda – Live Free or Die
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
How somebody cured themself of Crohn’s disease using oil generated by a cannabis vaporiser. 
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How somebody cured themself of Crohn’s disease using oil generated by a cannabis vaporiser. ![]()
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Shona Banda – Live Free or Die
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
How somebody cured themself of Crohn’s disease using oil generated by a cannabis vaporiser. 
Dope Smoker
How somebody cured themself of Crohn’s disease using oil generated by a cannabis vaporiser. ![]()
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Why is cannabis illegal?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
That is my question. It stops the growth of cancer cells (when taken in oil) and provides great pain relief and actual life to so many people. Why is it illegal?
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That is my question. It stops the growth of cancer cells (when taken in oil) and provides great pain relief and actual life to so many people. Why is it illegal?![]()
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Why is cannabis illegal?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
That is my question. It stops the growth of cancer cells (when taken in oil) and provides great pain relief and actual life to so many people. Why is it illegal?
Dope Smoker
That is my question. It stops the growth of cancer cells (when taken in oil) and provides great pain relief and actual life to so many people. Why is it illegal?![]()
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