A Colorado woman’s marijuana possession conviction was reversed when the Court of Appeals retroactively applied the recreational marijuana law to her case. This article from The Huffington Post reports how the Appeals Court reached the decision to reverse the conviction partly. A state appeals court has overturned the marijuana conviction of a Colorado woman who was ... Continue Reading
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Marijuana Legalization Coming to Ohio, But with a Big Issue
The excitement of marijuana legalization coming to Ohio, a politically and strategically important state, is getting overshadowed by a big issue. This post from Cheat Sheet reports how some real issues with the proposed Ohio law could lead to marijuana legalization going awry. In what could be a gigantic coup for marijuana legalization advocates, it appears Ohio might be the ... Continue Reading
Medical Marijuana Debate – Are Naysayers Missing the Point Entirely?
The medical marijuana debate, for a yes or a no, has been raging for so long that it’s prudent to question if the naysayers have missed the point entirely. In this post Laurie Arnold emphasizes the core point of this debate. The debate goes on — yes or no to medical marijuana? As a parent who is currently giving my child medical marijuana for epilepsy, it’s hard for me to ... Continue Reading
After Marijuana Legalization, First ‘Weedery’ Coming Up in Colorado
After recreational marijuana legalization, a ‘Weedery’, first of its kind, is being set up in Colorado. This post from The New York Times presents an interview with the ambitious founder of the weedery project. Wineries and breweries should brace themselves for some unusual competition. Colorado, which legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2012, will get its first ... Continue Reading
NJ Governor Chris Christie Crashes Colorado’s Legal Marijuana Hopes
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made his stance clear on legal marijuana in Colorado. This post from The Hill captures Christie’s recent views on Colorado’s marijuana scene in a video. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday doused the hopes of those who might want to enjoy state-legalized marijuana with him in the White House. "If you’re getting high in Colorado ... Continue Reading