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In an effort to improve their image with Congress, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) decided to no longer have “Cheech and Chong” actor Tommy Chong represent the group as a celebrity marijuana activist when the NCIA goes to capitol hill in late April.This move comes less than week after…

The New York legislature authorized the legalization of medical marijuana last summer and the state is now moving forward with its plan to legalize medical marijuana. This exciting development is however mixed with a lot of controversy and red tape.New York State’s Health Department placed a lot restrictions on medical…

New Jersey Governor Christ Christie was once considered to be a potential presidential contender. That time, however, appears to have come and gone. Christie made headlines in September 2013 after he was reported to be responsible for closing access lanes on the George Washington Bridge. Christie was eventually exonerated from…

The struggle over legal medical marijuana in Georgia is nearly over. Yesterday, after minor changes were made by the Georgia Senate the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 1. The bill had been introduced by Representative Allen Peake and legalizes a limited form of marijuana.The Haleigh's Hope ActThe bill,…

The bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate earlier this month has gained support from important policy makers.Yesterday, a similar bipartisan bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act was introduced by Democrat Steve Cohen (Tennessee) and Republican Don Young (Alaska).…

The market will have wait for United States District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller’s decision on the reclassification of marijuana. The decision was to be announced tomorrow, but was delayed until April 15th. This is unfortunate because this news will serve as a major catalyst to the cannabis industry.This is also…

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) released its 2014 annual report which highlights the developments that occurred over the course of the past year. The report also offers guidance as to the organization’s plans over the next two years and the initiatives they are working on.Who is the Drug Policy Alliance?The…

One of the major pushbacks that federal marijuana reform faces is the difficulty associated with detecting marijuana on drivers. Marijuana intoxication typically requires a blood test to confirm that the driver has marijuana in their system.Tougher to detect marijuana than alcohol Police officers find it much more difficult to detect…

President Obama recently stated that the divide between Republicans and Democrats on marijuana politics is narrowing. One of the most recent examples of this trend is in Tennessee. Legislation to allow marijuana for medicinal usage has been introduced by Nashville Republican Senator Steve Dickerson and Cookeville Republican Representative Ryan Williams."We…

Although support for easing medical marijuana regulations has grown significantly over the last two years, there are still some doubters. Recent developments out of Texas may turn some of the remaining skeptics into believers.On Friday, Texas lawmakers introduced legislation that would allow patients suffering from serious conditions, such as cancer…