Could this state be one of the next to legalize medical marijuana? The state Dems hope so
Could this state be one of the next to legalize medical marijuana? Well, the state’s dems are proposing a bill to get it legalized.
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A proposal legalizing medical use of marijuana in South Carolina is gaining support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
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New Mexico lawmaker wants to nearly double medical marijuana patient limits
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The conversation is shifting to whether the time is right to approve Wisconsin medical marijuana, even by former Republican opponents.
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Kentucky hemp production expected to triple in 2017
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Second-largest city considers one-year Nevada marijuana moratorium
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A city near Las Vegas is considering banning all commercial activity related to Nevada marijuana for recreational use for one year.
NFL drug policy drama: Cowboys’ Randy Gregory gets one-year ban for substance abuse
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Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory was suspended for at least a year Thursday for another violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
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We know Donald Trump’s AG pick Jeff Sessions isn’t a fan of marijuana legalization. But who is he? Here’s a brief look at his career.
Young man shoots self after wounding mother following argument over pot
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An 18-year-old Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself after wounding his mother when they argued about her finding marijuana in his clothes.
Nevada man arrested after attempting to bribe cops to ignore his illegal grow
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A Nevada man has been arrested after walking into a police station and offering a deputy $30,000 to ignore his illegal marijuana growing operation.
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Most Arkansas politicians campaigned vigorously against medical marijuana, and those same officials now have two months to regulate its rollout.
Maine governor signs off on marijuana referendum results, but…
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Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed off on marijuana referendum results, but also called for a moratorium on recreational sales.
New York mom who reviews products gets pot-filled package by mistake
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Dr. Joseph Dorn has had a unique vantage point when it comes to the burgeoning Florida medical marijuana industry.
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Milestone time: Puerto Rico medical marijuana dispensaries officially open
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Puerto Rico medical marijuana dispensaries have begun operation for the first time in the U.S. territory to kick off 2017.
Massachusetts pot shop delay confirmed: Governor signs bill
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Friday aimed at delaying by up to six months the opening of marijuana shops in the state until mid-2018.
Not cool: Man gets beat with rakes, tied up and has weed stolen
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Delaware State Police have charged two New Jersey men they say beat a Millsboro-area man with a rake, tied him up and stole his marijuana.
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