Marijuana News
Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway
Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they’ve recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don’t know enough about medicinal use.
Oregon Recalls Marijuana in First Statewide Pesticide Alert
The Oregon Health Authority issued its first statewide pesticide alert last Friday when pesticide-tainted marijuana was found in a McMinnville cannabis dispensary. The alert comes from two batches of marijuana from McMinnville’s New Leaf Dispensary — Dr. Jack (batch number G6J0051-02) and Marionberry (batch number G6J0051-01). Test results showed high residuals of a pesticide known […] Thanks to marijuana.com
New York Times and Las Vegas Sun Endorse Legalization
As America’s exasperated voters prepare to queue up at their respective polling location on November 8, the Las Vegas Sun and the New York Times have something they want you to know. They support legalizing recreational marijuana as a means of ending the disastrous war on drugs. While the Las Vegas Sun focused on the disparity […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Gambling Mogul Donates $1 Million To Snuff Out Marijuana Reform
Demonstrating a penchant for bad judgment, duplicity, and ignorance, Sheldon Adelson is doubling down on his dark brand of “logic” and fighting the effort to legalize marijuana from Nevada to Massachusetts. According to the Boston Globe, Sheldon Adelson is betting another massive pile of cash that he and his cohorts can persuade voters in Massachusetts […] Thanks to marijuana.com
New Poll Shows Marijuana Reform Winning in New Mexico and Indiana
With less than 30 days to go before the 2016 general election decides the fate of our beleaguered nation, there’s little doubt those who support marijuana reform will likely be the true winners on the morning of November 9. Astonishing a few and pleasing the masses, a new poll shows 73% of Indiana’s likely voters […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Marijuana Reform: 22 Representatives Earned an ‘A’ and 32 Failed
The 2016 election cycle has made a lot of good people more than a little nervous, and for good reason quite frankly. This presidential election and its congressional ramifications could ultimately spell the end of marijuana prohibition in the 21st-century, while simultaneously thrusting Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump to the highest office in the land. While our current […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Albanian Police Have Destroyed $3.3B Worth of Cannabis Since June
Shocking news out of Albania this morning as the Albanian Police claim to have seized and destroyed 2.4 million ganja trees since June of 2016. Let me repeat that to let it soak in — 2.4 million cannabis plants. Three years ago, Albanian government made fighting black-market cannabis a priority, but in 2016 the police […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Oregon Outlaws “Girl Scout Cookies”
Yes, you did read that headline correctly. Last Friday, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission announced that effective immediately, “kid-friendly” strain names will be outlawed in the recreational market. This regulation comes alongside strict packaging requirements that limit colorful and cartoon-like design. This new rule comes despite the fact that Oregon recreational cannabis is only sold in very secure […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Oregon Approves Recreational Testing Labs and Retail Just In Time
Just when all of the recreational licensed growers of Oregon were on the edge of panicking about where their upcoming harvest was going to land, the state announced its approval of 10 testing labs and 26 retail location licenses. This comes after a few months of consistent criticism of the system — the majority of […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Medical Marijuana Patient Banned From Riding Bus Over Weed Odor
Told he “unreasonably disturbs others” due to his tenacious marijuana odor, Matthew Little of Kitsap, Washington has been banned from riding public transportation for the next six months. Saturated with the fragrance of his favorite medicinal plant, Mr. Little apparently upset those passengers who were a little more accustomed the aroma of the industrialized world […] Thanks to marijuana.com