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Medical Marijuana Update

Bills are being considered in some states, busts are going on in others, and local governments grapple with medical marijuana from Washington state to New Jersey.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_20.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Medical marijuana is making news all around the country, from city halls to federal court houses, not to mention dispensaries and patients' homes.
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Detroit Marijuana Legalization Measure to Get Vote

A Detroit initiative that would legalize the possession of up to an once of pot by adults in private appears to be headed for a summer vote after the state Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision blocking it.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_17.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Busy, busy, busy, at every level from federal rescheduling through bills in the states to local decision-making. The medical marijuana world continues to be very active.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_14.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Medical marijuana is an active issue around the country, and especially so these days in California. Here's the latest.
To be or not to be? That is the question the court will decide. (wikimedia.org)
To be or not to be? That is the question the court will decide. (wikimedia.org)

California High Court Takes Up Medical Marijuana Cases

The California Supreme Court has agreed to hear four medical marijuana dispensary cases. It's eventual decisions could bring some clarity to the murky realm of what is and is not legal in the state.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_13.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Here's our weekly look at medical marijuana news from around the country. There's plenty going on--and late breaking news from California Wednesday afternoon.

Family of Slain Informant Sues WA Authorities

Another small-time drug offender gets intimidated into being a snitch and pays with his life. Another family sues for damages. And another set of taxpayers gets ready to pay for letting their police do such things.