(ASA) // The scientific merits of medical cannabis will be considered in federal court for the first time in nearly 20 years tomorrow. The US Court of Appeals in Washington, DC is set to hear oral arguments challenging the government’s classification of marijuana as a seriously dangerous drug, with no medicinal value. Their decision could come at any time, but proponents don’t expect an answer for several months.
Cannabis News Roundup: October 15, 2012
Harborside Health Center wins a battle in the marijuana war
Last month, Governor Jerry Brown, speaking on CNN, said: “It’s time for the Justice Department to recognize the sovereignty of the states. We already have a fair amount of marijuana use in the guise of medical marijuana, so we are capable of self-government. We don’t need some federal gendarme to come tell us what to do.”
Cannabis News Roundup: October 25, 2013
Mendo forced to release info on permitting program… New breath test for THC unveiled… More polls show approval of pot… New health benefits detailed… Mid-Fifties cops awed by plants… and more.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT
The mysterious roots of a homegrown language
A few hours north of San Francisco is the town of Boonville, nestled in the quaint Anderson Valley of Mendocino County. Like Silicon Valley, this place is known for its innovations in communication – but in a completely different way.
Cannabis News Roundup: 09.12.14
UN urges rethink on drugs… Illegal grows shrink in Mendo… Sungrown pot for sale… “Teen smoker” report causes friction… Ganja Yoga is relaxing… and more.
LEGALIZATION
Cannabis News Roundup: 11.07.14
Election victories from sea to shining sea… What passage of Prop 47 could mean… Unique regs in Mendocino… Halloween scare just a fantasy… and more.
LEGALIZATION
Cannabis News Roundup: 12.05.14
Mendo and Sonoma see harvest crime wave… THC breath tests… Cannabis ice cream... How to legalize cannabis… and more
LEGALIZATION
Cannabis regulation on next year’s Assembly calendar//EastBayExpress.com The listings on the California Assembly calendar are primarily placeholders, to assure discussion.
Cannabis News Roundup: October 15, 2012
Harborside Health Center wins a battle in the marijuana war
Last month, Governor Jerry Brown, speaking on CNN, said: “It’s time for the Justice Department to recognize the sovereignty of the states. We already have a fair amount of marijuana use in the guise of medical marijuana, so we are capable of self-government. We don’t need some federal gendarme to come tell us what to do.”
Cannabis News Roundup: 11.06.15
Sean “The Disruptor” Parker joins the cause… Growers required to register… “Armed commandos” threaten Mendo growers… Feds investigate working conditions for bud-trimmers… and more.
LEGALIZATION & LEGISLATION