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Alaska Marijuana Legalization Officially Makes August Ballot

(Hemp News)

Alaska's voters will decide on August 19 if the state will be third to legalize marijuana and regulate and tax it sale.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registry Starts On Monday

(Hemp News)

The Oregon Health Authority on Monday will begin registering dispensaries under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.

Kentucky Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By House Health and Welfare Committee

(Hemp News)

The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would allow people suffering from conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and HIV/AIDS to use medical marijuana by a vote of 9-5, following a public hearing.

Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By Committee, Heads For House Floor

(Hemp News)

A bill that would make CBD oil, a non-psychoactive form of medical marijuana, available in Georgia was approved in committee late on Wednesday.

Maryland Senate Panel Takes Up Marijuana Legalization, Decrim

(Hemp News)

Despite hostility from Governor Martin O'Malley, Maryland lawmakers are moving forward on bills which would either reduce marijuana penalties, or legalize cannabis entirely.

Maryland Senator Corrects Police Chief In Hearing On Marijuana Legalization

(Hemp News)

I wish I could've been there. A clueless police chief was practically laughed out of the Maryland Legislature on Tuesday.

New Survey Shows Majority of Ohioans Support Marijuana Legalization

(Toke Signals)

A survey conducted by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute on February 12-17 shows 51 percent of registered Ohio voters support allowing adults to legally possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Only 44 percent of those polled were opposed.

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Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced In South Africa By Emotional Cancer Patient

By Chris Jay (Toke Signals)

Last week, a member of the South African Parliament made a heartfelt plea to President Jacob Zuma and the MP’s to consider his proposal for the introduction of the Medical Innovation Bill.

7 Ways You Can Avoid Becoming A Marijuana Arrest Statistic

(Toke Signals)

If you choose to use cannabis (and why wouldn’t you?), there are a few ways to minimize the chances of your becoming one of the 700,000-plus people who will be arrested for it this year.