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Should N.J. legalize marijuana? See what top lawmakers say – Marijuana News

ATLANTIC CITY — Two days after lawmakers held the first public hearing discussing the idea of legalizing marijuana in New Jersey, the top four leaders of the state Legislature were split along party lines on how the state should approach the issue.

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Failed pot campaign in Ohio admits mistakes, says it will be back – Marijuana News

The man who led the for-profit marijuana-legalization amendment that Ohioans soundly defeated on Nov. 3 says the campaign made two major mistakes: limiting growing sites to 10 owners and using the pot-head mascot Buddie.

Consultant Jonathan Hunt checks seedlings growing in the marijuana growing facility on the Flandreau Santee Sioux Reservation in September. AP Photo: Jay Pickthorn

Legal experts urge caution as tribes enter pot business – Marijuana News

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Tribes across the U.S. are finding marijuana is risky business nearly a year after a Justice Department policy indicated they could grow and sell pot under the same guidelines as states.

L.A.’s famous Kushmart medical marijuana dispensary celebrates Thanksgiving by offering patients two days of celebrations and some door-buster Black Friday deals

The landmark outlet is looking to give back to its patients and the local community with food, festivities and significant discounts on a wide variety of selected cannabis strains.

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The Art of Pot Packaging - Marijuana News

Leafs by Snoop is using design to make marijuana appeal to upscale consumers.

Goodbye, plastic baggies: Snoop Dogg’s new line of marijuana products, Leafs by Snoop, looks like it’d be right at home amongst the artisanal chocolate bars at Whole Foods or the all-natural lotions at Kiehl’s.

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Marijuana for terminally ill pushed forward in Florida Legislature – Marijuana News

Measures that would legalize full-strength medical marijuana for terminally ill patients received preliminary approval from House and Senate committees Tuesday, but not before one version underwent a major change that could have a dramatic impact on the state’s current cannabis law.

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Pittsburgh councilman presents pot decriminalization bill – Marijuana News

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts marijuana.City Councilman Daniel Lavelle introduced legislation on Tuesday.

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AMA says pot use in pregnancy may post risks; warnings needed – Marijuana News

CHICAGO (AP) -- The American Medical Association is pushing for warning signs about marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

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Kansas mom facing pot charges waives preliminary hearing – Marijuana News

A Garden City mother who faces five marijuana-related charges waived her preliminary hearing Monday when she found out the state wanted her 11-year-old son to testify against her, according to a Facebook post by her defense attorney.

The ribbon is cut on Dispensary 33, Chicago’s first medical marijuana dispensary. Image: Lisa Fielding, CBS Chicago

Chicago’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Its Doors – Marijuana News

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago’s first medical marijuana dispensary, Dispensary 33, officially opened its doors today at the corner of Clark and Argyle in what was once a pizza place.


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