Colorado Officials to Consider Marijuana Taxes of Up to 30 Percent
This week Colorado officials will consider a proposal to require marijuana excise and sales taxes of up to 30 percent combined, The New York Times reports. …
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Taking Marijuana in a Pill May Be Better for Pain Relief Than Smoking It: Study
A drug that contains the active ingredient of marijuana may be more effective for pain relief than the smoked form of the drug, a new study suggests. Researchers at Columbia University in New York also found the pill, dronabinol, created less of a high than smoked marijuana.
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Professional Marijuana Growers Find It’s Difficult to Make a Profit
Professional marijuana growers, who are facing high startup costs, operational challenges and state regulations, are finding it difficult to make a profit, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Three People Injured by Gunshots at 4/20 Marijuana Celebration in Denver
Three people were injured when gunshots were fired at the first 4/20 marijuana celebration in Denver since Colorado legalized the drug last November. It was one of many such gatherings around the world, The Christian Science Monitor reports.
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Marijuana Legalization Won’t Solve Drug Problem: Kerlikowske
Legalizing marijuana will not solve the country’s drug problem, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Gil Kerlikowske, said Wednesday.
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Bill Would Require Federal Government to Abide by State Marijuana Laws
A California congressman has introduced a bill that would protect marijuana users from federal prosecution in states where the drug is legal. The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013 would legalize marijuana at the federal level to the extent it is legal at the state level.
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Federal Government Funding for Marijuana Research Declines
The federal government has been reducing funding for research on marijuana’s potential medical benefits, Bloomberg reports. Medical research funding for marijuana reached a peak of $131 million in 2007; it dropped to $91 million last year.
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NJ Court: Police Can Arrest Man Who Answered Door While Smoking Marijuana
A person who answers the door while smoking marijuana can be arrested without a warrant, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled this week.
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Investors Have Their Eyes on Marijuana Market
Investors are paying more attention to the burgeoning marijuana market, in light of the drug’s legalization in Washington state and Colorado, USA Today reports.
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Majority of Americans in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana, Survey Finds
The majority of Americans favor the legalization of marijuana, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. The findings represent a shift in public opinion, particularly among young people, Reuters reports.
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Taking Marijuana in a Pill May Be Better for Pain Relief Than Smoking It: Study
A drug that contains the active ingredient of marijuana may be more effective for pain relief than the smoked form of the drug, a new study suggests. Researchers at Columbia University in New York also found the pill, dronabinol, created less of a high than smoked marijuana. …
Professional Marijuana Growers Find It’s Difficult to Make a Profit
Professional marijuana growers, who are facing high startup costs, operational challenges and state regulations, are finding it difficult to make a profit, according to The Wall Street Journal. …
Three People Injured by Gunshots at 4/20 Marijuana Celebration in Denver
Three people were injured when gunshots were fired at the first 4/20 marijuana celebration in Denver since Colorado legalized the drug last November. It was one of many such gatherings around the world, The Christian Science Monitor reports. …
Marijuana Legalization Won’t Solve Drug Problem: Kerlikowske
Legalizing marijuana will not solve the country’s drug problem, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Gil Kerlikowske, said Wednesday. …
Bill Would Require Federal Government to Abide by State Marijuana Laws
A California congressman has introduced a bill that would protect marijuana users from federal prosecution in states where the drug is legal. The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013 would legalize marijuana at the federal level to the extent it is legal at the state level. …
Federal Government Funding for Marijuana Research Declines
The federal government has been reducing funding for research on marijuana’s potential medical benefits, Bloomberg reports. Medical research funding for marijuana reached a peak of $131 million in 2007; it dropped to $91 million last year. …
NJ Court: Police Can Arrest Man Who Answered Door While Smoking Marijuana
A person who answers the door while smoking marijuana can be arrested without a warrant, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled this week. …
Investors Have Their Eyes on Marijuana Market
Investors are paying more attention to the burgeoning marijuana market, in light of the drug’s legalization in Washington state and Colorado, USA Today reports. …
Majority of Americans in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana, Survey Finds
The majority of Americans favor the legalization of marijuana, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. The findings represent a shift in public opinion, particularly among young people, Reuters reports. …
