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Denver 4/20/2013 rally schedule, photos of past events

By William Breathes on April 19, 2013 Culture

We’ve always thrown a pretty good party on 4/20 here in Colorado, but this year has the makings to be the largest, best yet (our pro-Colorado bias aside). We’ll have a report here Saturday evening and our roving team (ie. me) will be tweeting all day about the rally, the High Times Cannabis Cup, Slightly Stoopid at the famous Red Rocks amphitheater and whatever else we find ourselves getting into (probably lots of cannabis. really, really good cannabis).
For those stuck at home wanting to know what it’s going to be like tomorrow afternoon here in the Mile High, we’ve got a slideshow of last year’s events from Toke of the Town friend, photographer and documentary artist Kim Sidwell with Cannabis Camera. Enjoy!

U.S. Attorney General still(still!) making up his mind on Colo. and Wash. marijuana laws

By William Breathes on April 19, 2013 News

Eric Holder.

Nearly six months after Colorado and Washington voters approved measures legalizing small amounts of marijuana and marijuana dispensaries, Attorney General Eric Holder says he is still trying to make up his mind whether to drop the hammer or not.
According to an Associated Press report, Holder told a House Appropriations subcommittee Thursday that he would be enforcing federal law – something he has said all along. But he hasn’t come out and said just how much he’d be enforcing it. That is to say, he’s considering whether or not to sue the states to stop the initiatives from being implemented altogether.

Colorado THC DUI bill being debated Monday after 4/20 weekend

By William Breathes on April 19, 2013 Legislation, News

Addy, driving stoned on a closed course in Wash.

The current incarnation of Colorado House Bill 1114, also known as the THC driving bill, gained House approval earlier this month and is headed for the Senate Judiciary Committee April 22 — the Monday after the 4/20 weekend.
Given that timing, several activists — including Cannabis University founder Michelle LaMay — are urging 4/20 revelers to use taxis and public transportation, as police may be looking for marijuana-impaired drivers. Denver Westword has the rest.

Cheech and Chong premier their new animated movie in LA

By William Breathes on April 19, 2013 Culture

Timothy Norris.

Cheech and Chong are back in theaters just in time for the big weekend when you get really, really baked. Wait, that’s every weekend….
Earlier this week our photog caught the arrivals on the ~~Red~~ Green Carpet with attendees Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Horatio Sanz, Tommy Davidson, Marisa Saks, Lou Adler, Nic Adler, Cisco Adler, Alonzo Bodden, Lance Broadway, Ron Jeremy and more. LA Weekly has a photo slide show of the stoney event. Page down for the trailer and screening locations.

Illinois House approves medical marijuana bill

By William Breathes on April 18, 2013 Follow that story, Legislation, Medical, News

The Illinois House approved medical marijuana proposal House Bill 1 yesterday evening. The bill still has to go through the Senate and be signed by the governor, but supporters say House biggest hurdle the law would face.
If passed, House Bill 1 would allow registered patients to possess up to two and a half ounces. Patients would not be allowed to grow their own, but would rely on one of 22 grow facilities to stock their nearby dispensary. There would be as many as 60 medical marijuana dispensaries licensed by the state.

U.S. Drug Czar says state marijuana laws can’t trump federal laws

By William Breathes on April 18, 2013 Follow that story, News

Gil Kerlikowske.

United States Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske yesterday reiterated the federal stance on marijuana, making it clear that it is illegal and saying states can’t nullify laws passed by the United States Congress.

Minnesota police alarmed by increase in imported Cali cannabis

By William Breathes on April 18, 2013 News

Wikipedia commons.

We can certainly think of worse problems to have, but Moorhead, Minn. police say the latest one they’re facing is an influx of California medical marijuana.Last Friday, police executing a search warrant arrested 25-year-old Korey Okke after he was found in possession of a pound of marijuana, packaging for over 100 pounds’ worth, a 12-gauge shotgun, and a loaded .22 caliber revolver. Between Okke and two other recent busts, Moorhead police have found more than 38 pounds of medical herb since last month. CityPages has the rest.

Roughly 250 docs endorse Illinois medical marijuana, House vote later today

By William Breathes on April 17, 2013 Legislation, Medical, News

“Licensed medical practitioners should not be punished for recommending the medical use of marijuana to seriously ill people, and seriously ill people should not be subject to criminal sanctions for using marijuana if their medical professionals have told them that such use is likely to be beneficial.”
That was the message Tuesday of nearly 250 Illinois doctors to legislators considering passing House Bill 1, which would allow for medical marijuana use in the Land of Lincoln.

Pennsylvania lawmakers to ponder second medical marijuana bill

By William Breathes on April 17, 2013 Legislation, Medical, News

TokeoftheTown.com

Pennsylvania legislators have two routes to legalize medical marijuana after a bill identical to an existing Senate measure was introduced Monday in the state House
House Bill 1181, named for former Pennsylvania Governor Raymond P. Shafer who campaigned for marijuana reform during his tenure in the late 1960s, would legalize marijuana use for patients with doctor’s recommendations It joins Senate Bill 770, which was introduced earlier this month.

Vermont House approves marijuana decriminlization, bill moves to Senate

By William Breathes on April 17, 2013 Legislation, News

TokeoftheTown.com

Update 4/17/13:Legislators in Vermont approved a third reading of a bill that would decriminalize an ounce or less yesterday, sending the measure on to the Senate for approval.

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