Archive for March, 2009
Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect Next Month
By admin at 23 March, 2009, 3:48 pm
Although Michigan became the 13th state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes last November, the law will finally take effect in less than two weeks when medical marijuana dispensaries can distribute the drug to those with a proper license for the drug.
However, police and other officials in the state are quick to point out that [...]
Marijuana legalization could bridge economic gap
By admin at 19 March, 2009, 10:24 am
As the economy continues to struggle, many states and cities in the U.S. are looking for ways to bridge the gap. At least one expert says the legalization of marijuana might help.
Frederic Murphy, a professor at the Temple University school of business, says that if the drug were legalized in an American city like Philadelphia, [...]
Illinois House Committee Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
By admin at 5 March, 2009, 5:38 pm
The number of states that are passing legislation which could lead to the legalization of medical marijuana is growing with an Illinois House committee passing a bill this week.
A bill proposed in the Illinois House’s Human Services Committee would allow people with debilitating diseases to use marijuana if they are able to receive permission from [...]
Marijuana Legalization Could Bring Billions to States
By admin at 3 March, 2009, 12:09 pm
As states across the country suffer from budget deficits brought on by the sagging economy, a number are considering legalizing and taxing marijuana - something that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.
Already 13 states have legalized the drug for medical use and a number of states and cities have decriminalized the drug, [...]
