Cuomo Signs New York Medical Marijuana Bill
It was a bittersweet victory for reform advocates and state legislators, who hammered out a compromise bill with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, making New York the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana.
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Margarita Drinkers Rejoice as Lime Shortage Ends
The sudden shortage of limes coming into the U.S. from Mexico this spring was blamed on plant damage and involvement by some of the country's infamous drug cartels. But now limes are back, at their usual low prices.
'Mile High' Trailer and Poster
Similar to the recently-released "Evergreen," set in Washington State, "Mile High: The COmeback of Cannabis" traces the road to legalization in Colorado. The pot doc opens July 8 in Denver.
Yankees Reliever Suspended for Positive Pot Test
Major League Baseball rarely bans players for marijuana, but Yankees pitcher Alfredo Aceves has been caught in a loophole that will cost him 50 games.
Highlights from Katie Couric's Interview with Gov. Hickenlooper
In his widest-ranging interview yet about the state of marijuana in Colorado, Gov. John Hicknlooper addressed all the pertinent questions during a sit-down with Katie Couric at the Aspen Ideas Festival on July 1.
First Legal Marijuana Available in Washington on July 8
Recreational marijuana stores in Washington State will open their doors on July 8. One of the licensed processors, Kouchlock Productions in Spokane, had their strains tested at Analytical 360. Check out the report.
On Moratoriums, Legal Pot Sales and the Death of a Dealer
It's taken a year and a half for Aurora, Colorado to get with the state's new marijuana-selling program. Had they allowed for retail stores to open in January rather than watch and wait, maybe Mark Chalfant would be alive today.
Paul Mazursky's Countercultural Contributions to Film
Writer/director Paul Mazursky, who died on June 30 at 84, made a huge impact early in his career, co-writing "I Love You, Alice B. Toklas" and directing "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice."