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The Pennsylvania State House health committee voted unanimously to move a medical marijuana legalization bill to a committee whose chairman is open to the idea. The bill will be sent to the House rules committee headed by Republican Representative Dave Reed, who serves as the house majority leader.The bill was…

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is at it again. On Sunday, Christie said if he was president he would enforce federal drug laws in states that have legalized and regulated cannabis. Christie said he would crack down and not permit it.These comments were made during CBS’ “Face the Nation” program.…

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that will allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal.Shortly after this bill was passed, the Senate was given a reason as to why they need to pass this bill. That…

Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Veterans Equal Access Amendment, which will allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal. The approval of this amendment marks the first time the Senate has advanced marijuana law reform legislation.The amendment has…

Yesterday, the Texas State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 339 which would legalize cannabis oils that contain cannabidiol (CBD) for patients who suffer from epilepsy and other chronic medical conditions. If the House passes the bill in a follow-up vote, it will be sent to Republican Governor Greg Abbott.Under Senate Bill 339, the…

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) organization is well known for promoting anti-drug campaigns and for educating children about the dangers associated with drugs. D.A.R.E. is also known for posting information without verifying its accuracy.  Yesterday, D.A.R.E. posted an article on its website that was both inaccurate and humorous. The opening…

Yesterday, Tennessee joined a growing list of states that have created a limited medical marijuana program by legalizing cannabidiol (CBD). Patients who suffer from epilepsy and have received a recommendation from a doctor can now be prescribed cannabis oil.Senate Bill 280 was sponsored by Tennessee Senator Becky Duncan Massey and…

The 2016 presidential election is roughly 18 months away and we can already see that marijuana will be one of the defining issues that will help decide who will be the next president. The marijuana industry has made significant strides over the last two years and this trend is expected…

Yesterday, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill that will allow state approved researchers to conduct clinical trials on the cannabis derivative known as cannabidiol (CBD). The bill will authorize studies on the effects of CBD on children who suffer from epilepsy.Republican Governor Fallin is not a marijuana advocate. She…

On Thursday, the Illinois House of Representatives approved legislations that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The effect of this law would be that, if you were caught with a small amount of marijuana, you would receive a fine instead of being arrested.If you were caught with…