Marijuana News

One Giant Leap: Congress Moves on Medical Marijuana

In a historic vote, the House passed an amendment to the 2015 appropriations bill that prevents the Justice Department from cracking down on businesses and patients in states where medical marijuana is legal.

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Green Rush: Nevada First to Make 2016 Legalization Ballot

More than 140,00 Nevadans signed a petition to "regulate marijuana like alcohol," which was plenty to get the measure on the 2016 ballot. The Silver State hopes to join Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska with their legalization measure.

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Rand Paul: Marijuana Isn't Good for You

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul stuck his foot in his mouth again during a conversation about pot, which he said, along with other drugs, "aren't good for you."

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Uruguayan Vote Good for Marijuana Legalization

Former Uruguay president Tabaré Vázquez is back. He won the run-off election on Nov. 30 by a 52% margin, succeeding Jose Mujica. The country's program to grow and sell marijuana will move ahead as planned.

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Pot and PTSD Study Receives Grant from Colorado

The University of Arizona's decision to fire Prof. Suzanne Sisley just as she gained FDA approval for a PTSD study is the latest chapter in the twisted tale of marijuana prohibition. However, Colorado has stepped in and given her a grant.

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