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Feds Raid Colorado area dispensaries…
Only some time ago, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder indicated the us government wouldn’t stand when it comes to legal condition run marijuana programs. We learned now that federal government bodies were matching with local police in Colorado and Boulder to conduct raids. While the instinct for a lot of would be to think that federal government bodies go back on their own word, that won’t be. So far, the Department of Justice has stored the majority of the particulars secret for the time being, but spokesperson Shaun Dorschner has stated the actions from the DOJ are in conjuction with the previous claims that they’ll respect condition law. Mr. Dorschner established that individuals being raided were in breach from the concepts the DOJ mentioned formerly which incorporated efforts to avoid supplying minors and supplying criminal businesses among other focal points. There are certain to be many watching to ascertain if the us government has stored their word and when the recommendations they’ve recommended are obvious and understandable.
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80 2 % of Florida Citizens Support Medical Marijuana…
Elections in Florida receive major attention. The high electoral election swing condition is coveted by presidential candidates called the core wild Rose bush v. Gore 2000 election. Marijuana activists are searching toward what may another historic Election Day the coming year. There are efforts to obtain a medicinal marijuana law around the ballot for 2014. A recent poll indicates the initiative may pass easily if offer a election through the people. The Quinnipiac College poll found citizens supporting medicinal marijuana with a margin if 82-16. Affordable health care is really a major problem in Florida is really a major problem because the state’s human population is seniors. Florida has lengthy held the title for that biggest illegal producer of marijuana, showing the demand is clearly there.
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Parents 4 Pot Turn to Eliminate Stigma Connected with Marijuana…
Even while increasingly more People in america accept using medical and leisure marijuana, there’s frequently still a stigma mounted on it for moms and dads. There has been most cases where government bodies have a parent’s child over marijuana possession. Picture this scenario if your parent lost a young child over alcohol possession. In reaction, Mickey Martin has assisted created the audience Parents 4 Pot. He lately referred to the mission from the northern California organization by saying “What we desire to do would be to alter the way people understand and discuss cannabis within our community.” Parents 4 Pot can also be attempting to bring awareness to situations where children require medicinal marijuana. There has been many recent legal changes, such as with Nj, in which the laws and regulations happen to be changed to permit sick children to get medical cannabis. Martin also spoke about families being damaged by outdated marijuana laws and regulations. “There are lots of parents who lose their freedom, or whose children lose their freedom, every single day to those guidelines and laws and regulations, so that as a society we sit by watching. It’s not okay any longer.” He stated.
 
Marijuana Might not be on Trial in Trayvon Martin Situation
The incident including the dying of teen Trayvon Martin by the hands if George Zimmerman has sent shock waves through Florida and also the entire country. First off, no matter who had been “right” or “wrong”, and no matter what goes on in the trial , a youthful guy is no more here around and 2 families may not be exactly the same.
Because the situation plays out we’ve heard a good deal about guns laws and regulations, self defense, standing your ground, and racial profiling. However, at least for the moment, we won’t be listening to marijuana use. Judge Debra Nelson ruled that Trayvon Martin’s supposed marijuana use won’t be allowed within the opening claims. This signifies a little of the blow to Zimmerman’s attorney, Martin O’Mara who stated “There exists a large amount of evidence that marijuana use had something related to the big event …It might have affected his behavior.” Judge Nelson, and many people could see it quite in a different way.
An apparent question most request is the reason why exactly will the defense wish to mention the problem. As marijuana misconceptions are constantly destroyed, the number of people honestly think smoking cannabis would increase the probability of violence? The issue makes less sense when considering that the kind of violence am menacing that Mr. Zimmerman felt he’d no choice but to protect themself if you take Martin’s existence. In the current age, where science and shared encounters have overcome the reefer madness era. For many, it’s not a stretch to understand that marijuana is much more prone to result in a mellow effect.
The motivations from the defense team appear unclear at best. As the subject of race isn’t someone to be raised gently, could the defense team you need to be attempting to conjure negative images of the black youth? This is identical defense team which desired to include Trayvon Martin’s gold caps (an apparent irrelevant fact)within the opening statement. Do they realize they might be assisting the prosecutors?
Marijuana continues to be the scapegoat too many occasions. It is specific by companies, cops, and our government. However it rarely signifies the real problems at hands, and is becoming a simple target. We are content to determine Judge Nelson using a little more prevalent sense than we have started to expect from the courts.
List of Potential Medical Marijuana States Growing
As we have been reporting (with regularity), support for medical marijuana is swelling. Many new states appear to be on the verge of passing laws that would permit the use of medical marijuana. Currently, there are already 18 states that have passed laws to legalize medical marijuana.
Missouri may be one of the newest states to join the rapidly growing list of medical marijuana states. The push to reform marijuana laws has moved beyond the the coastal states. A recent poll suggests that over half of Missouri residents support a physician’s right to prescribe marijuana. Yahoo.com asks if Missouri could be the next state to legalize medical marijuana, and provides a breakdown of the polling data.
Florida is also another state where the conversation is picking up. While momentum has been gaining for years in the Sunshine State, it truly seems to have hit a high water mark. Last week, we at marijuana.net spoke about John Morgan , who has now assumed the role of chairman for activists group People United for Medical Marijuana-Florida He has an incredible track record for raising money (even for President Barack Obama) and he will likely now take those skills and place tremendous pressure on lawmakers to take action. Mr. Morgan should have a captive audience as a recent poll showed that 70 percent of Florida residents support medical marijuana.
It appears that in the near future a majority of states will decide to let residents make their own choices in pain relief. If Florida or Missouri legalize medical marijuana, then there could be many other previously unexpected states to follow suit.
Marijuana Industry News March 22, 2013
Tom Ammiano Back with New California Legalization Bill…
The lack of a statewide system in place to regulate medical marijuana has plagued California since the program’s inception in 1996. A patchwork of legal fixes have either been implemented or proposed, but no effort, to date, has really solved the issue. Federal authorities would likely be less motivated to conduct raids if a uniform set of laws was instituted in California. Other states, such as Colorado have experienced far less problems with organized crime and federal interference due in large part to proper regulation at the state level. State Assemblyman, Tom Ammiano, is trying to get a bill passed that would set up a state regulated system. He has attempted this previously, only to find resistance from both law enforcement and activists. Many accused his proposal of being too vague. Mr. Ammiano is back with a new proposal and law enforcement is already issuing criticism. The bill would have marijuana be regulated like alcohol, an idea that is clearly gaining momentum as both Colorado and Washington have passed similar laws.
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Marijuana Arrests Cost NYC One Million Police Hours During Mayor Bloomberg’s Tenure as Mayor
New York’s “Stop and Frisk”, a legal loophole used by law enforcement to defeat the spirit of the state’s marijuana decriminalization bill, has been receiving considerable media attention as of late. Community organizers have been vocal in letting NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly know that they do not support the high arrests for small marijuana possession. These arrests tend to target Black and Hispanic teens. Governor Cuomo is trying to get Albany lawmakers to adopt new legislation to put an end to “Stop and Frisk”. A new statistic will likely embolden the Governor and residents who wish to see their tax dollars put to better use. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, New York City has spent over one million police hours pursuing marijuana arrests since Michael Bloomberg became mayor (11 years ago). In a city as vast and populated as New York, residents are getting fed up with the direction law enforcement has taken. Many neighborhoods are still dangerous and police may be able to utilize their time in a way that would help the city. The relationship between police and residents has degenerated, due in large part to “Stop and Frisk.”
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Push For Medical Marijuana in Florida Gets Huge Financial Support…
Although many associate Florida with retirees, the Sunshine State is also known for its large number of indoor marijuana grows. Even though penalty and cultivation penalties are harsh in Florida, the black market for marijuana is tremendous, especially as so many seek physical relief. Past efforts to legalize marijuana in Florida have failed. However, activists may find more success as they are about to be bankrolled by two top democratic fundraisers in Florida. One the individuals is John Morgan, who recently became the chairman of the People United for Medical Marijuana-Florida. The group has previously struggled to raise enough money to get their message out. Kim Russell, the group’s founder recently said they “were just scraping pennies together” to get by. John Morgan appears ready to take his successful political fundraising techniques to the group. Earlier this week he said “I’m prepared to keep raising money and writing checks until I get the signatures to put it on the ballot.” Political analysts are wondering how influential John Morgan’s fundraising can be, especially as he has raised considerable funds for high profile candidates, including President Barack Obama.
Medical Marijuana Industry News March 1, 2013
Police Confiscate Cannon used to Fire Marijuana Across Border Fence…
Many of us have fired a potato cannon at some point in our lives. Watching a potato fly across a field is one thing, but drug traffickers have taken the idea a bit further. Recently a homemade cannon had been used to fire bags of marijuana over fences dividing the United States and Mexico. The cannons have been modified and seem to be a significant improvement over traditional potato cannons. Bags with as much as 30 pounds of marijuana have been travelling up to 500 feet. This is not the first time cannons have been used. Mexican authorities claimed to have recovered similar devices over the years. Authorities have their hands full as this is another example of difficult it has been to try and stop drug smuggling.
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Medical Marijuana Support Taking Hold in More States…
The acceptance of medical marijuana seems to be spreading at an accelerated rate. Even in the deep south, a change in attitude toward medical marijuana seems to be taking place. In Iowa, a recent poll conducted by The Des Moines Register showed that 58% of residents supported medical marijuana. In Florida, the support runs even higher. About 70% of Florida residents support a state constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana. The support numbers are so high that many political analysts believe the issue may impact the state’s governor race. Florida has a high number of elderly residents who may need pain relief. Additionally, Florida is also known for illegal indoor grows, and is considered to have the most in the United States.
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Majority of California Residents Support Legalization of Recreational Marijuana…
While many around the country think the title of this section is a no brainer, overall support to legalize recreational marijuana has a rocky history in the state. Past efforts have failed to gain enough support. Like many states, there is a difference in attitude in rural areas vs. urban areas. However, as the entire country starts to accept marijuana, the state where the modern movement started may also be on board. The Field Research Corporation conducted the poll which found that 54% of California voters support legalizing recreational marijuana. In 2010, a similar poll found that 50% supported the idea. Support for the continued federal efforts to raid medical marijuana dispensaries received support from only 27% of residents.
Hempcrete To Be used in Construction of Florida Home
We at marijuana.net have posted many articles that highlight hemp’s varied uses. Food, paper, clothing, rope, and so many other products can be made by utilizing the hemp plant. During a time where we hope the green movement catches on, American Lime Technology is begining the construction of a home that will showcase an entirely new way of construction. America’s first home made from hempcrete will hopefully pave the way for future buildings. The home is expected to sustain hurricane force winds (up to 123mph). Bob Clayton of American Lime Technology is hoping hempcrete construction catches on across the U.S. He says that it is common in Europe to use hempcrete in construction and would like to see it gain popularity here. Many believe hempcrete offers a healthier lifestyle and does not trigger allergies linked to latex and other materials used in building traditional American homes.
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Medical Marijuana Industry News Update April 6, 2012
Hemp Comeback Could Be in the Works for Kentucky Farmers…
In an age that is increasingly tough on America’s agricultural industry, some good news may be ahead for Kentucky farmers. Kentucky used to be one of the largest hemp producers before legal changes made its production illegal. Hemp is now often imported from Canada and lawmakers may seek to bring the industry and its economic benefits back home. Hemp is known for its versatility and has a wide range of uses including bio-fuels, clothing, paper, lotions, building and composite materials, anti inflammatory medicines, omega-3 supplements, and many other products. Building support for hemp reform has taken years but state Sen. Joey Pendleton sees a brighter future. He recently said “We’ve come a long way” and “The first year I had this, it was lonely.” Many others in the Kentucky legislature have now shown their support and Senator Pendleton said he believed that 2013 would be the year where new laws permitting hemp production will be passed.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Lake Elsinore Raided…
Federal authorities targeting medical marijuana dispensaries had a busy week in California. Oaksterdam University was raided and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has moved on to force Compassionate Patients Association to close its doors, at least for the time being. Agents also searched the home of Ernest Cruz Acosta, who runs the collective. The attorney for the collective said that Compassionate Patients Association has followed all state laws. No arrests have been made as of yet.
Billboard in Colorado Tries to Cultivate Different Image of Marijuana Supporters…
The push for marijuana reform seems to have been slowed, for years, by the negative stereotypes associated with users. Advocates have fought long and hard to change that perception. The group from Colorado, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol have placed their message on a billboard. The billboard depicts an ordinary woman who says “For many reasons I prefer marijuana over alcohol. Does that make me a bad person?” The group has been very active and even organized a successful ballot initiative to place marijuana legalization in the hands of voters. The billboard is not the first of its kind as Florida has also seen advocates getting their message out this way.
Medical Marijuana Industry News March 16, 2012
Berkeley Patients Group to Close its Doors
One of the largest medical marijuana dispensaries in the state of California has been ordered to shut down. Berkeley Patients Group has served many patients and has one of the best reputations in the industry. They are known for charitable donations to the poor and helping the community. Local politicians have even referred to it as the model business for how a dispensary should operate. Federal authorities were not moved by Berkeley Patients Group’s compassionate for both its patients and the community. They claimed the dispensary was in violation of Federal law but also that it was within 1,000 feet of two schools and in violation of state law.
Montel Williams and Dan Morhaim Continue Fight for Medical Marijuana even after Legislation Fails
Although patients in Maryland were hopeful that they would finally be permitted to medicate with marijuana, Governor O’ Malley has decided to veto the bill citing his fear of Federal intervention. Celebrity and longtime cannabis advocate Montel Williams has joined state Senator Dan Morhaim who is also a medical doctor The two men also held a gathering where patients voiced their desire for medical marijuana. Montel was quoted as saying “What you are trying to accomplish is being compassionate to those who are suffering.” Williams provides a national platform for the medical marijuana conversation and Morhaim has submitted several bills in the Maryland Senate.
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Legalize Medical Marijuana Billboards are Put Up in Florida
Billboards supporting marijuana reform have been appearing in the Sunshine State. Florida holds the title of largest indoor grower of cannabis in the country which clearly demonstrates a high demand. However Florida has been known for a very strict approach toward marijuana enforcement and many of the state’s residents are elderly and do not support marijuana reform. The man responsible for the signs is 69 year old Robert Platshorn. Platshorn spent 30 years in prison for smuggling marijuana and says he does not want others to suffer his fate. One billboard reads “Legalize Medical Marijuana. I’m a patient not a criminal” while others call for a rescheduling of marijuana.