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2 hrs ago | KFOXTV

Police: Man smoking marijuana in northeast El Paso park arrested after chase

A 25-year-old Las Cruces man seen smoking marijuana at a northeast El Paso park was arrested after he was chased by officers, police said.

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3 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Capitol Alert: CA Senate approves bill to regulate medical marijuana shops

The California Senate passed a bill today that would shield pot shops following state guidelines for dispensing medical marijuana from prosecution for marijuana possession or sale.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Sacramento, CA

3 hrs ago | HawaiiNews

OAS drug study eyes marijuana legalization An Organization of...

Drug policy reform advocates called the report historic, though it made no specific proposals and said there was "no significant support" among the OAS' 35 member states for legalizing cocaine, the illicit drug with the greatest impact on Latin America.

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3 hrs ago | NJ.com

Christie said he's 'not inclined to allow' children in N.J. medical marijuana program

Two year old Vivian Wilson in her Scotch Plains home. Vivian suffers from a severe seizure disorder and is a registered medical marijuana patient.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Scotch Plains, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Chris Christie, US Governors

5 hrs ago | Wandsworth Guardian

Commuter fined A 245 after being caught with cannabis joint

Ola Oladeru, from Lodge Road, Croydon, was sniffed out by a police drugs dog at Clapham Junction station on Monday, May 13.

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10 hrs ago | LA Weekly

Cops Stumbled Upon Marijuana House in Rancho Palos Verdes

Cops searching for a burglar from a case several blocks to the north came across a suspicious man in a car parked outside the alleged grower's house, and that prompted authorities to search the home: It all started Thursday afternoon when deputies went to the 27800 block of Alaflora Drive in the Rancho Palos Verdes based on a report of burglary ... (more)

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Related Topix: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Thomas Jane

10 hrs ago | KFVS12

Illinois governor reviewing medical marijuana bill

The Chicago Democrat told the City Club of Chicago on Monday he's "open minded" on the issue but wouldn't say if he'll sign it into law.

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11 hrs ago | TIME.com

How Much Will a Legal Marijuana Habit Cost You?

If you're an average pot smoker in Colorado -paying average prices for average-quality marijuana-you can expect to spend around $650 on weed next year.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Colorado State University, Smoking, Medicine, Health

15 hrs ago | Patch.com

Should Marijuana Dispensaries Be Blocked?

Massachusetts recently passed a law legalizing medical marijuana. And that means medical marijuana dispensaries will soon be popping up all over the Bay State.

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Related Topix: North Andover, MA, Andover, MA

19 hrs ago | Philly.com

Pot activists reportedly arrested

ALUMINUM BASEBALL bats, frying pans and bullhorns made 7th and Arch streets one noisy corner yesterday, as dozens of activists gathered outside the Federal Detention Center to protest arrests they said were made at a marijuana event Saturday.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, White, PA

Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

Pa. Voters Don't Support Legalizing Marijuana

Pennsylvania voters aren't in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to a recent poll.

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Tri-cityherald.com

Fate of LA pot shops left to voters

In this Tuesday, May 14, 2013, photo, Brennan Thickem who helps run the Venice Beach Care Center medical marijuana dispensary in Venice, Calif., poses next to "Yes to Prop D" signs in Venice.

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Patch.com

2 Hiram Residents Busted on Drug Charges

Four people, including two Hiram residents, have been arrested on drug-related charges after police found more than seven pounds of marijuana in their Kennesaw Extended Stay America Hotel room.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Hiram, GA, Kennesaw, GA, Cobb, GA, Cobb County, GA

Denver Post

Colorado marijuana firms at hub of new investment network

Legal marijuana's sensational evolution is helping crack open a previously closed door: money to start and grow cannabis businesses.

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The Jersey Journal

Relief elusive for N.J.'s youngest medical marijuana patient

Two year old Vivian Wilson in her Scotch Plains home. Vivian suffers from a severe seizure disorder and is a registered medical marijuana patient.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Scotch Plains, NJ, Life, Food, Dieting

Patch.com

Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by Illinois Senate; Quinn Last Hurdle

By a vote of 35-21, the Illinois Senate approved legislation on Friday that would allow doctors in the state to prescribe marijuana as pain relief for severe medical conditions.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Illinois, Pat Quinn, US Governors

Sat May 18, 2013

Patch.com

Regional Roundup: Fatal Car Crash, Taxi Bribery and More

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will soon be studying the possibility of placing two billboards at the Route 128 MBTA garage in Westwood near the Westwood/Dedham line.

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Related Topix: Westwood, MA, Dedham, MA, Norwood, MA

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Illinois passes medical marijuana bill

Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Governor Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Illinois, Illinois Government, Pat Quinn, US Governors

Revelstoke Times Review

Proponent envisions Revelstoke medical marijuana dispensary

By Aaron Orlando - Revelstoke Times Review Published: May 15, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: May 15, 2013 3:55 PM An April 12 story in the Nelson Star begged for a closer read.

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Patch.com

Canton Approves Two-Year Medical Marijuana Moratorium at Town Meeting

Canton approved a two-year moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries at the first night of Town Meeting Monday.

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