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  • Iowa: Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate 45-5

    Iowa: Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate 45-5

    April 18, 2017 at 12:23 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Medical Marijuana

    A wide-ranging bill authorizing the use of medical marijuana for ailments from cancer to post-traumatic stress disorder was passed Monday night by the Iowa Senate, although it’s unlikely to win approval in the Iowa House. Senate File 506 was passed on a 45-5 vote. It would allow for patients with a range of medical conditions to obtain a medical cannabis registration card after receiving written approval from a doctor. The card would enable a patient to obtain medical marijuana from a dispensary in Iowa. It would legalize the production and distribution of medical [...]

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  • Dallas Texas Passes Cite-and-Release for Marijuana Possession

    Dallas Texas Passes Cite-and-Release for Marijuana Possession

    April 14, 2017 at 10:32 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Marijuana Decriminalization

    The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a “cite-and-release” program to ticket people who have fewer than 4 ounces of pot and who are not alleged to have committed any other crime. The policy will take effect Oct. 1. The 10-5 vote was a reversal for the council. Last year, the same group of members rejected the policy by a 10-5 vote, partially on the recommendation of then-Police Chief David Brown. Police commanders backed off this time, although the Dallas [...]

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  • New TSA Policy Prohibits Medical Marijuana on Flights

    New TSA Policy Prohibits Medical Marijuana on Flights

    April 6, 2017 at 3:07 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Medical Marijuana

    New changes to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website said it was OK to fly with medical cannabis, then they changed their minds. On April 5, TSA replaced its “Prohibited Items” page with a new “What Can I Bring?” page.  This new section on medical marijuana initially said it was OK for patients to bring medical marijuana in a carry-on, or checked, bag.  But it appears they immediately changed their position, or made a mistake somewhere. “There was an error [...]

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  • Willie Nelson’s New Line of Marijuana Strains, Willie’s Reserve

    Willie Nelson’s New Line of Marijuana Strains, Willie’s Reserve

    April 5, 2017 at 3:20 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

    Willie’s Reserve Willie’s Reserve was one of the first celebrity brands of cannabis as well we as being one of the first connoisseur brands. It carries the name and branding power of the legendary-musician and, “Red-headed Stranger,” Willie Nelson. The Willie’s Reserve product range includes gram, one-eighth, and quarter-ounce sizes of marijuana flower. There are also gram and half-gram pre-rolled joints, as well as, disposable vape pens and standard vape pen cartridges with CO2-extracted cannabis concentrates. Marijuana infused chocolates are [...]

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