Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Legalization and Support: Chile to Open First Farm, Produce Cannabis Oil to Treat Cancer

On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved. On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved.

California Town Approves Medical Marijuana Welfare to Low Income Patients

Lower-income Berkeley residents will be able to get free weed California long has been considered progressive when it comes to marijuana laws, but a town in the state recently approved a measure that basically creates marijuana welfare.

Revenues From Legal Pot Sales Fall Short of Estimates in Colorado

Revenues in legal pot sales fall short of estimates in Colorado High hopes for revenues in the range of $30 million by the end of June with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado this year have dwindled with less than half that amount realized.

Marijuana News Update: Uruguay Struggles to Implement Cannabis Legalization

Uruguay struggles to implement first-of-its-kind pot legalization Uruguay has launched the first-of-its kind legalization of marijuana, allowing residents who want to grow their own to sign up to do so, the Associated Press reported.

Marijuana Laws Update 2014: Santa Fe City Council Passes Measure to Decriminalize Cannabis

On Wednesday, Santa Fe became the first city in New Mexico to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Marijuana Legalization & Study News 2014: Cannabis Reportedly Lowers Chances of Marital Violence

Conducted by researchers from three universities, the study found that couples in which one or both partners smoked marijuana had lower instances of spousal violence.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Backs Medicinal Marijuana

Legislation has been introduced that would legalize pot of medicinal and therapeutic use Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday backed legislation that would legalize medicinal marijuana in his country with a long history of drugs, The Associated Press reported.

'We Dem Boyz' Rapper Wiz Khalifa Fails to Appear in Court; Judge Issues Arrest Warrant

A West Texas judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of rapper Wiz Khalifa after he failed to appear for a scheduled court date Wednesday.

Washington & Colorado Pot Industry: States See a New Rush of Business Surrounding Cannabis

History repeats itself with a new product: replace gold with marijuana and you've got a new one for the books. Marijuana is legitimizing itself in the business world and has caught the attention of investors and business minds, as well as workers who see the opportunities for a new job.

DEA, War on Drugs: Federal Agency Continues to Lose Ground on Marijuana

The Drug Enforcement Administration's war on marijuana has been loosing ground recently as the agency's historical allies such as the White House, Congress and the Department of Justice begin to shift its positions on what the DEA considers is a dangerous drug.

Washington Legal Weed Update: State Clears Pot Shops to Open for Business

Good news for weed smokers in Washington state: Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, a select group of pot shops selling cannabis for recreational use will be allowed to open their doors to the public.

Former New Mexico Governor Becomes Marijuana Company CEO, Will Target 'Very Pleasant' Edibles to Washington, Colorado

Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson has joined a new company that will make marijuana-based products. Now that two states have legalized recreational marijuana use and multiple states allow its medicinal use, new business ventures are springing up.

Medical Marijuana Center, Clinics & News 2014: New York Legislature Approves Drug for Patients

Governor Cuomo will grudgingly sign the law into effect, adding New York to the growing list of states with legal medical marijuana.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Issues & Politics: Former Secretary of State Talks About Pros, Cons of Marijuana

It looks like Hillary Rodham Clinton's views on marijuana legalization may be evolving. It looks like Hillary Rodham Clinton's views on marijuana legalization may be evolving.

Medical & Personal Marijuana Legalization: Jamaica Cabinet Approves Decriminalization of Possession of 'Ganja,' Rastafarians Rejoice

A branch of the Jamaican government made a decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana on Thursday.

Weed Laws and Regulation: Research Group Calls for End of DEA Authority Over Marijuana

A new study has emerged alleging that the Drug Enforcement Administration has been obstructing the medical research of marijuana for nearly half of a century to prevent the reclassification of the drug from its current harmful designation.

Colorade Legal Weed Pros and Cons: New Study Links Fatal Traffic Accidents to Marijuana

While the movement to legalize marijuana continues to gain momentum and shift public opinion in favor of the drug, a new study links pot to a growing number of fatal traffic accidents.

Weed Laws and Regulation: Potential Pot Shop Owner Sues Washington City Over Business Ban

A lawsuit was filed against the city of Wenatchee, Wa. on Tuesday over its City Council's decision to not allow marijuana businesses set up shop in town.

Legal Weed States and Laws: Congress Votes to Stop Federal Government and DEA From Interfering With States' Medical Marijuana Laws

For the first time in U.S. history, Congress approved a measure that would prohibit the federal government from interfering with states' medical marijuana laws.

Wiz Khalifa Marijana Arrest on Twitter: Rapper Busted, Takes Selfie in Jail; New '28 Games' Mixtape Released

Cameron Jibril Thomaz, better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, was arrested for possession of marijuana at a Texas airport.

iPhone Mobile Apps: Apple Removes Marijuana Dealing Game From App Store But Keeps Other Weed Themed Games

A new app game for smartphones where the user plays the role of a marijuana dealer was growing in popularity until Apple reportedly removed the game from the iTunes App Store this week, according to the game's creators.
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