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Federal Farm Bill Has Drug Policy Implications

Pending amendments to the House version of the Farm Bill include the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Votes are coming anytime, and activists are urging voters to get to the phones and call their representatives.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_86.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Well, at least the DEA didn't raid any dispensaries in the last week. In California, the battle continues at the local level, while progress is being made in several states.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

Two of our three cases this week involve cops protecting their steroids dealers. Go figger. The other one is a crooked police chief who bragged, "I'm the best cop money can buy."
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Gov. Maggie Hassan (nh.gov)
Gov. Maggie Hassan (nh.gov)

Medical Marijuana is Coming to New Hampshire

New Hampshire is poised to become the next medical marijuana state after House and Senate negotiators reached a compromise on the legislation that satisfies the concerns of Gov. Maggie Hassan. That means no patient grows.
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Chicago Police Kill Fleeing Man in "Drug Area"

A Chicago man with a drug record who fled a traffic stop in an area of "drug activity" was shot and killed by police Sunday. Police said he was armed. His family said he wasn't, and that police shot him in the back.
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Gov. Perry signs unemployment drug testing bill. (governor.state.tx.us)
Gov. Perry signs unemployment drug testing bill. (governor.state.tx.us)

Texas to Drug Test Some Unemployment Applicants

Texas will start requiring some applicants for unemployment benefits to pass a drug test after Gov. Perry signed a bill into law last Friday.
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CJ helped his boss, the judge, by planting dope for him. Now he's looking at prison time. (photo courtesy Angela Garmley)
CJ helped his boss, the judge, by planting dope for him. Now he's looking at prison time. (photo courtesy Angela Garmley)

Judge's Handyman Cops Plea in Georgia Sex, Drugs, Frame-Up [FEATURE]

A third man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to falsely arrest a Georgia woman who accused a judge of sexual misconduct. But the judge has yet to even be indicted.
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This is how your Washington state marijuana will be labelled, according to the Liquor Control Board.
This is how your Washington state marijuana will be labelled, according to the Liquor Control Board.

Moving Toward Legal Marijuana Commerce in Washington State [FEATURE]

Washington state's move toward legal, regulated marijuana commerce is well underway. Initial draft rules have been circulated and commented on, and here's where things stand now. But retail outlets are still months away.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_85.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

California dispensaries continue their vanishing act, thanks to feds and local officials, but Arizona fends off a challenge, Oregon adds PTSD to its list of approved conditions, and frustrated New Jersey patients rally.