Marijuana News
Oregon Legislature Could Greenlight Critical Changes to Marijuana Laws
Next week is setting up to be an action-packed showdown for some would-be progressive marijuana legislation in the Beaver State. With the bizarre standoff at the National Wildlife Refuge finally resolved, Oregon’s power brokers will be turning their attention to some slightly more lucrative matters – like overhauling Oregon’s current marijuana laws. According to the Capital […]
No Debate Here: Colorado’s GOP Candidates for U.S. Senate Agree On Banking For Marijuana Industry
As Colorado’s GOP candidates race to distinguish themselves in an attempt to displace Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet on November 8, all seemingly agreed on one heady topic during Thursday night’s debate at the University of Denver … the state’s legal marijuana industry should be allowed access to traditional banking. @APkristenwyatt @estrerinco So, Republicans agree they […]
California: Excise Tax On Medical Marijuana Sales Proposed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state senator from Northern California has introduced a bill that would impose a 15 percent tax on retail sales of medical marijuana. Sen. Mike McGuire estimated that the excise tax he proposed Wednesday would bring the state over $100 million annually. The Healdsburg Democrat’s SB987 directs 30 percent of the […]
Iowa: Some Republicans Announce Support for Medical Marijuana Bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some Republican House lawmakers are supporting legislation that would create a system for manufacturing, distributing and possessing some forms of medical marijuana in Iowa, though it’s unclear what type of support the bill will get from party leaders. The bill would expand the state’s current law on medical marijuana, which […]
NFL Reporters Shocked By San Francisco’s Love for Marijuana
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the third in a row to feature at least one team from a state with legal marijuana, but it was the first to take place in a city where cannabis is virtually legal. And a number of NFL reporters visiting host city San Francisco couldn’t help but notice how prevalent and […]
Washington State: GOP Chairwoman Claims Increase in Black Market Since Legalization
In an interview with Roll Call, a new Power Brokers news series, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers expresses her opinion on a variety of topics – one being marijuana legalization in WA State. The Chairwoman’s home state, Washington, legalized marijuana for adult consumption in 2012. The interviewer, Melinda Henneberger, asked Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers […]
If Marijuana is Legal, Why is Growing Your Own A Felony?
Washington may have legalized marijuana in 2012, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal for you to grow your own ‘dro. Washington is the only state that has legalized marijuana for recreational use but has banned its adult citizens over 21 from cultivating their own extra-special houseplants. Supporters of home-grow argue that if citizens over 21 years […]
AZ Supporters of Marijuana Legalization Unveil Pro-Pot Billboard at Phoenix Open
Golf is an addictive sport, and one that’s embraced by the dark underbelly of those traveling in the Fast Lane. Long associated with the idle rich – think nobility – golf has recently undergone a rebranding by some heavy hitters who hope to utilize the game’s popularity in order to stress the need of legalizing […]
Dr. Sue Sisley Pitches Medical Marijuana to Utah’s Politicians
Dr. Sue Sisley hit the snow-covered ground in the Bee Hive state last week with two goals in mind, to mingle with LA’s Hollywood set at Robert Redford’s Film Festival in Park City, and to educate as many of Utah’s political heavyweights on the highly controversial topic of providing medical marijuana to vets who suffer […]
Civil Disobedience: Georgia State Rep. Admits to Breaking the Law for Medical Marijuana Patients
“Maybe at some point there is a need for civil disobedience.” ~ Allen Peake – Indeed… Georgia State Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon), a longtime advocate of medical marijuana in the Peach State, said he’s willing to break the law to help get medical marijuana to metro Atlanta families. According to online sources, Rep. Peake made it […]