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Little Rock, Ark. - Republicans control all of Arkansas' statewide offices, hold a majority in both chambers of the Legislature and are nearly assured of winning the state's six electoral votes in the presidential election. But this deeply red state could be on the verge of an unusually...

Medical marijuana is advancing in Michigan. The state, which has already passed laws accepting medical marijuana, voted Thursday in favor of four new bills that could change the landscape of Michigan dispensaries, allowing actual communities to regulate how many — if any — places of purchases...

Medical marijuana is advancing in Michigan. The state, which has already passed laws accepting medical marijuana, voted Thursday in favor of four new bills that could change the landscape of Michigan dispensaries, allowing actual communities to regulate how many — if any — places of purchases...

A looming crisis at the state agency that accredits laboratories that test marijuana - and drinking water - is puzzling, to put it mildly. The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program doesn’t normally create headlines. But it’s in the spotlight now, after its administrator warned...

A U.S. Supreme Court filing is in the works by MI Legalize, the group attempting to bring a vote on recreational marijuana use in Michigan, according to an attorney representing the group. Jeffrey Hank said the group plans to file a request for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case either...

Logan - Ohio's new medical marijuana law will officially go into effect today. Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive limited legal protections from laws prohibiting marijuana possession, as several state agencies formally begin the process of establishing a regulated system of...

Logan - Ohio's new medical marijuana law will officially go into effect today. Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive limited legal protections from laws prohibiting marijuana possession, as several state agencies formally begin the process of establishing a regulated system of...

The city council in Middletown this week added that city to the list of Butler County governments that have placed moratoriums on establishment of medical-marijuana facilities within their boundaries. The council voted 5-0 to create a six-month ban on permits allowing retail dispensaries...

The city council in Middletown this week added that city to the list of Butler County governments that have placed moratoriums on establishment of medical-marijuana facilities within their boundaries. The council voted 5-0 to create a six-month ban on permits allowing retail dispensaries...

The Marijuana Policy Project claims in court that Alabama's requirement that lobbyists appear for in-person training before they can speak to state lawmakers about potential bills is unconstitutional. The group and legislative analyst Maggie Ellinger-Locke sued Alabama Attorney General Luther...

In the years following Colorado's passing of Amendment 64, legalizing the purchase of up to 1 ounce of marijuana and permitting the sale, enforcement capabilities toward medical and retail marijuana have continued to evolve - most notably in the area of plant inventory and tracking technology...

Did the Oregon State Fair award a blue ribbon for pot plants? Not quite. However, the Oregon State Fair featured a display with nine exemplary pot plants, selected from a larger pool and based on an independent competition. A significant amount of ink was spilled over these particular plants...

Coshocton - Local lawmakers say they will await state guidelines before considering whether to encourage or ban medical marijuana businesses inside city limits. Although a new state law allowing businesses to cultivate, process and sell marijuana for medical use in Ohio takes effect Thursday...

Coshocton - Local lawmakers say they will await state guidelines before considering whether to encourage or ban medical marijuana businesses inside city limits. Although a new state law allowing businesses to cultivate, process and sell marijuana for medical use in Ohio takes effect Thursday...

Oklahoma City — A new filing with the Oklahoma Supreme Court is challenging changes made to a state question that deals with the legalization of medical marijuana. State Question 788 would allow Oklahomans to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana. Before the question could...

Oklahoma City — A new filing with the Oklahoma Supreme Court is challenging changes made to a state question that deals with the legalization of medical marijuana. State Question 788 would allow Oklahomans to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana. Before the question could...

The last day of the Oregon State Fair was greeted by warm weather, clear skies and bustling crowds. The fair, which spanned 11 days and brought together competitions, rides, junk food and exhibits, has yet to tally the numbers, but spokespman Dan Cox said the fair was well on the way to...

Those of us who support the full legalization of marijuana are greatly benefiting from political reforms adopted during what is frequently referred to as the Progressive Era in this country. The principal objective of the progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government, and to...

Marijuana legalization is having a moment. What once seemed like an unlikely proposition is now catching serious steam. To date, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, while Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington state and D.C., have legalized recreational use...

A federal appeals court upholds the ban on Gun sales to Medical Marijuana patients, Arkansans will have 2 Medical Marijuana initiatives on the ballot, Oklahoman's will likely have none, and more. Arkansas Last Thursday, a second medical marijuana initiative was okayed for the ballot. The...