No plant has ever been more misunderstood and more criminalized than cannabis, despite research showing the potential medicinal benefits of the plant. This post from Hemp For Future sheds light on why cannabis is considered to be the most medicinal plant in the world. More than a dozen U.S. states have now completely decriminalized the act of possessing marijuana and both ... Continue Reading
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Complaint Filed in Court Against California’s New Medical Marijuana Laws
A medical marijuana collective owner has filed a lawsuit claiming California’s new medical marijuana laws violate the state constitution. This post from The Daily Chronic discusses the issues raised by David Armstrong in his complaint. California’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, signed into law this month to regulate the state’s medical marijuana industry, ... Continue Reading
Optimism About Marijuana Legalization in Vermont in 2016
Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell believes there are many reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for marijuana legalization in the state in 2016. This post from MPP Blog reports an interview with Bill Sorrell in which he shares his positive outlook for 2016. While many states will be considering making marijuana legal in 2016, Vermontmay be the first to do ... Continue Reading