We never know what to expect in the medical marijuana world. Who knows which states will pass, ban, regulate, or vote on MMJ laws next? This week, Massachusetts hit the news as they will be one of the next states to vote this fall. Meanwhile, California continues to wage the “drug war” as Harborside Health Center was raided and feds hope to close it down – without concern for the 108,000 patients it serves. While this is dreary, the cause at least has the support of the speaker of the house, nancy Plosi, who once again reiterated her support for legalization. Read on for all the news!

Massachusetts Votes on Dispensaries: Supporters of the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative have gathered enough signatures to put it to a vote on November’s ballot. If passes, up to 35 dispensaries could be opened with home growing certificates awarded to those who live too far. Read more…

Feds Think Big Dispensaries = Illegal Activity: This week, Harborside Health Center was targeted for closure, “despite the fact that the Center appears to break no state or municipal laws,” according to MMJ Business Daily.  ”The larger the operation, the greater the likelihood that there will be abuse of the state’s medical marijuana laws, and marijuana in the hands of individuals who do not have a demonstrated medical need,” wrote US Attorney Melinda Haag. Read more…

Pelosi is on Our Side: “I have long supported efforts in Congress to advocate federal policies that recognize the scientific research and clinical research demonstrating the medical benefits of medicinal marijuana, that respects the wishes of the states in providing relief to ill individuals, and that prevents the federal government from acting to harm the safe access to medicinal marijuana provided under state law…” For the full report, read more at The Raw Story.

Don’t forget – weGrow Phoenix is hosting their Farmers Market this Sunday! With your doctor’s recommendation, you can visit 20+ booths plus win raffles with a value totaling over $1500! RSVP and pay the $5 entry fee in advance here.

Over the weekend, weGrow Phoenix held their One Year Anniversary event. The store held one of their always-successful farmer’s markets with a great turnout. At the market, medical marijuana cardholders could freely visit vendors to purchase plants, bongs, edibles, and more. Almost 400 patients joined in for the celebration which included over $1500 in raffle prizes from weGrow and even more from individual vendors. Plus, what’s a party without cake?

Last Sunday’s Farmers Market had lots of fresh faces. At weGrow Phoenix, a doctor on-site awarded Medical Marijuana cards to qualifying patients who brought in their medical records. Patients with their papers in-hand could then attend the market the same day.  The markets offer a safe and easily accessible way for patients to meet vendors and receive their medicine. Local news station 3 TV featured one of the vendors to discuss the market. Watch it here:

Patients Shopping the Farmers Market

Raffle Grand Prize Winner Peter

One of the Vendors, BuddFly

Great Mural at weGrow Phoenix!

weGrow Phoenix’s Farmers Market on Sunday was a huge success! We had over 350 attendees and 30 vendors join us.  AZ Family, CBS 5, and ABC 15 covered the event Sunday night. Check out this video from AZ Family:

The event was made possible by a wide selection of vendors and services. Here’s just a few who came out:

• 420Patients.com
• BNB – Better New Breed Smoke Shop
• Craig’s Alternative Remedies Services
• Healing Marizona
• The Healing Phoenix
• Miss Edibles
• Herbal Kush
• NORML
• Camp 420
• BuzznBeez Good Food Truck

Stay tuned to the weGrow Blog to find out when we’ll be holding our next weGrow Phoenix Farmer’s Market!

weGrow Phoenix is hosting another Farmers Market on Saturday, May 6! The event will feature prizes, giveaways, over 20 MMJ vendors, and more.  The first 40 guests in the door will also receive a prize. There is a $3 entry fee, and tickets can be purchased in advance here.

In order to attend the event, you must have your doctors recommendation.

The event takes place on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 4:20 PM at the Phoenix weGrow Store:
2937 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017