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Canada introduces legislation to legalize marijuana
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation Thursday to let adult possess up to 30 grams of marijuana in public — a measure that would make Canada the largest developed country to end a nationwide prohibition on recreational marijuana.Trudeau has long promised to legalize recreational pot use and sales.
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation Thursday to let adult possess up to 30 grams of marijuana in public — a measure that would make Canada the largest developed country to end a nationwide prohibition on recreational marijuana.Trudeau has long promised to legalize recreational pot use and sales.
Pondering pot: Illinois considers allowing people to possess, grow or buy marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Marijuana advocates are trying to lay the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state in the Midwest and the ninth nationwide to legalize recreational pot.Two Illinois state lawmakers introduced legislation last week that would allow residents 21 and older to possess, grow or buy up to an ounce of marijuana and license businesses to sell marijuana products subject to regulation.The lawmakers say it would help fill Illinois' multi-billion dollar budget hole with at least $350 million in new tax revenue.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Marijuana advocates are trying to lay the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state in the Midwest and the ninth nationwide to legalize recreational pot.Two Illinois state lawmakers introduced legislation last week that would allow residents 21 and older to possess, grow or buy up to an ounce of marijuana and license businesses to sell marijuana products subject to regulation.The lawmakers say it would help fill Illinois' multi-billion dollar budget hole with at least $350 million in new tax revenue.
Growing problem: Pot lights give ham radio operators a buzz
AUGUSTA, Maine — Ham radio operators say their frequencies are increasingly getting a harsh buzz from a component of the indoor lamps used to grow pot.The American Radio Relay League has been filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission over the past several years and wants federal regulators to halt the marketing and sale of illegal grow light ballasts.Ballasts regulate electrical currents in lights and can disrupt radio frequencies.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Ham radio operators say their frequencies are increasingly getting a harsh buzz from a component of the indoor lamps used to grow pot.The American Radio Relay League has been filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission over the past several years and wants federal regulators to halt the marketing and sale of illegal grow light ballasts.Ballasts regulate electrical currents in lights and can disrupt radio frequencies.
President Trump's administration hints at 'greater enforcement' of marijuana laws
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
"You can't smoke roses:" 'Pot bouquets' a hot commodity on Valentine's Day in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California -- Flower shops across Los Angeles were packed with customers on Tuesday, February 14th as lovebirds rushed to buy the perfect gift for their partners on Valentines Day."I think Valentine's Day is a day to really show your appreciation for your loved ones and just to go that extra mile.
LOS ANGELES, California -- Flower shops across Los Angeles were packed with customers on Tuesday, February 14th as lovebirds rushed to buy the perfect gift for their partners on Valentines Day."I think Valentine's Day is a day to really show your appreciation for your loved ones and just to go that extra mile.
Packers' Geronimo Allison pleads not guilty to marijuana charge
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
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Wisconsin Senate could vote on marijuana extract bill
MADISON — A Wisconsin state Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow possession of a marijuana extract be used to treat seizures.The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday, February 2nd to send Republican Sen.
MADISON — A Wisconsin state Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow possession of a marijuana extract be used to treat seizures.The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday, February 2nd to send Republican Sen.
Burger King employees accused of selling marijuana to customers ordering 'fries extra crispy'
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
Do you know this pot? Several pounds of marijuana delivered to wrong address
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
Republicans reach deal on marijuana extract bill
MADISON — Republican state senators have reached a deal on a proposal making it legal in Wisconsin to possess a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.A similar bill failed to pass last session despite widespread bipartisan support when Republican senators derailed the proposal amid concerns it would open the door to legalizing marijuana.Republican Sen.
MADISON — Republican state senators have reached a deal on a proposal making it legal in Wisconsin to possess a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.A similar bill failed to pass last session despite widespread bipartisan support when Republican senators derailed the proposal amid concerns it would open the door to legalizing marijuana.Republican Sen.
Officer allows teen caught with marijuana to do 200 push-ups instead of jail time
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
Ohio troopers find $330K worth of drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in SUV
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The State Highway Patrol says troopers found 71 pounds of marijuana and other drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in a vehicle that was stopped for a driving violation in northwest Ohio.The patrol says the drugs seized Monday on Interstate 80 in Wood County, south of Toledo, have an estimated street value of $330,000.A trooper stopped the rented sport utility vehicle for following another vehicle too closely, and that led to a search of the SUV with help from a K-9.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The State Highway Patrol says troopers found 71 pounds of marijuana and other drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in a vehicle that was stopped for a driving violation in northwest Ohio.The patrol says the drugs seized Monday on Interstate 80 in Wood County, south of Toledo, have an estimated street value of $330,000.A trooper stopped the rented sport utility vehicle for following another vehicle too closely, and that led to a search of the SUV with help from a K-9.
Is Wisconsin missing the boat when it comes to legalizing marijuana for medical use?
MILWAUKEE -- Medical marijuana is legal in most states -- but not Wisconsin, and it's not even close to happening here.
MILWAUKEE -- Medical marijuana is legal in most states -- but not Wisconsin, and it's not even close to happening here.
California voters pass ballot measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana
CALIFORNIA -- California voters passed a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a big boost to the campaign to end the drug's national prohibition.Adults older than 21 can legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow six plants.California was one of five states where votes were considering the legalization of recreational marijuana Tuesday, November 8th.Four other states were considering measures to legalize medicinal marijuana.So far, voters in Florida and North Dakota have also passed marijuana measures Tuesday.Collectively, it's the closest the U.S. has ever come to national referendum on marijuana.
CALIFORNIA -- California voters passed a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a big boost to the campaign to end the drug's national prohibition.Adults older than 21 can legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow six plants.California was one of five states where votes were considering the legalization of recreational marijuana Tuesday, November 8th.Four other states were considering measures to legalize medicinal marijuana.So far, voters in Florida and North Dakota have also passed marijuana measures Tuesday.Collectively, it's the closest the U.S. has ever come to national referendum on marijuana.
"Marijuana is illegal:" A pot smoothie ended her girl's seizures; then she lost her daughter
GOODING, Idaho – A three-year-old Idaho girl tested positive for pot at her pediatrician's office on October 5th, and mom Kelsey Osborne was the reason why.
GOODING, Idaho – A three-year-old Idaho girl tested positive for pot at her pediatrician's office on October 5th, and mom Kelsey Osborne was the reason why.