Marijuana News
Santa Rosa Planning Commission Snuffs Out Ban On Commercial Pot Cultivation
The mood was foul as the Santa Rosa Planning Commission pondered the fate of a proposed temporary ban on commercial cultivation of medical marijuana in the fifth most populous city in the Bay Area. Fortunately for all, the proposed ban was shot down in flames Thursday night by the Santa Rosa Planning Commission. Citing righteous […]
Head of DNC Takes Cash From Booze PACs, Calls Weed Gateway Drug
Demonstrating that she’s beholden to the deep pockets of the alcohol industry, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz conveyed her frenzied opposition over the idea of legalizing marijuana last week to the New York Times — as the industry’s political action committee (PAC) continued to stuff some serious cash into her campaign coffers. Ignoring the pro-pot logic of […]
Study Concludes Biking While High on Marijuana Isn’t Dangerous
Bike messengers everywhere, rejoice: A new study has found that marijuana use appears not to negatively impact the ability to safely ride a bicycle. The participants in the experiment rode a bike through an obstacle course while completely sober and then after smoking one, two and three joints. “Hardly any coordinative disturbances could be detected under […]
A Quick Review: Potent Marijuana News and Strains For 2015
Over the next 48 hours many will look back in reflection at the crazy year that was 2015. While some may contemplate their goals accomplished or scores settled, I prefer to end the year on a slightly higher note – flashing back at some of the most potent marijuana news and strains of 2015. Looking back over […]
CBD Research: DEA Loosens Restrictions for Studying Beneficial Cannabinoid
Whether for greed or science, the DEA has reduced restrictions on researching the CBD cannabinoid. Last week rumor, innuendo, and hope filled the air. As the charitable season of Christmas took hold, there was a glimmer of hope that the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) could be on the precipice of a historic decision, downgrading the Schedule I status of […]
Michigan: HB 5161 Seeks to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients From Wrongful Termination
As 2015 medical marijuana legislation continues to make serious inroads throughout the country during 2015, a Michigan State representative has cultivated a long-overdue bill; aimed at protecting workers from being wrongfully terminated for utilizing the medicinal herb. Introduced on December 15, 2015: HB 5161 would provide protection to Michigan’s medical marijuana patients from employer retribution. […]
Pittsburgh City Council Passes Marijuana Decriminalization
Creating a little more elbowroom for The Steel City’s real criminals, the Pittsburgh City Council decisively approved legislation on Monday that will decriminalize the possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana. Whether it was the Holiday sprit or fiscal concerns, Council members closed out the 2015 legislative session on an elevated note, also approving […]
Colombian President Signs Decree Legalizing And Regulating Medical Marijuana
Joining America’s 23 states that have legalized medicinal cannabis for the benefit of its citizens, Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos put pen to paper on Tuesday, signing a decree that legalized the cultivation and distribution of marijuana for medical purposes. According to Yahoo News: “Santos announced it would be fully legal to grow, process, import […]
Pot and Senior Citizens: It’s a Natural Fit
As another year draws to a close, and I turn another year older, I am reminded how nicely marijuana compliments the aging process. And yet, because of the fears and misconceptions from the decades-long “reefer madness” government propaganda campaign, most seniors today remain unaware of the benefits and pleasures of cannabis. Those over 65 years […]
Postal Service Enacts National Policy on Marijuana Advertisements
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is announcing a new national policy banning the mailing of publications that contain advertisements for marijuana. “It is unlawful to enter as mail…advertisements that seek or offer to buy or sell Schedule I controlled substances, including marijuana,” the policy reads. If USPS personnel identify mail containing such content, they […]