Medical Marijuana Industry and Political News

June 29, 2012   Patrick

There’s no shortage of news to talk about this week with Congress’ decision on Obamacare. We’re looking forward to seeing how this effects medical marijuana patients and access to the medicine in the future. Many see medical marijuana as any other pharmaceutical, yet the government doesn’t usually share that view. It will be interesting to see how it is treated under the Health Care Reform.

Other news around the country:

New Jersey to Grow This Summer. According to Big Buds Magazine, the first of two New Jersey dispensaries is on its way to opening this summer. While Medical Marijuana has been legal in the Garden State for two years, it has taken this long to certify vendors and facilities. The Compassionate Care Facility will employ about 50 people. Read more…

New Hampshire Fails to Override MMJ Veto. SB 409 sought to allow for the personal possession, cultivation, and use of cannabis by qualified patients and was vetoed by Governor John Lynch. While the House largely supported the bill, Senate was more torn and failed to achieve the 2/3 vote needed to override the veto. The veto garnered 13 or the required 16 votes. Read more…

Chicago Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Marijuana. Cannabis Culture: “Supporters said the Chicago measure, which takes effect on August 4, would help raise revenue for the city, save money and free up police to pursue more serious crimes..The issue of deploying police to handle more serious crimes is particularly pressing this year in Chicago, which has seen a 37 percent spike in its murder rate.” Read more…

In related news, check out this great graphic from The Chicago Reader about how 86% of those arrested in Chicago for marijuana possession are black (click to enlarge):

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