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Study: Cannabis Use Doesn’t Negatively Impact Organ Transplants

Study: Cannabis Use Doesn’t Negatively Impact Organ Transplants | NORML

LOMA LINDA, CA — A history of cannabis use is not associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes among either those donating or receiving kidney organ transplants, according to data published in the Clinical Kidney Journal. A team of California researchers assessed whether cannabis use detrimentally impacts the health of those undergoing kidney transplants. Hospital staff in several […]

Study: Cannabis Use Doesn’t Negatively Impact Organ Transplants | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92547/study-cannabis-use-doesnt-negatively-impact-organ-transplants/

Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances in New Jersey Legislature

Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances in New Jersey Legislature | Marijuana Policy Project

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and older advanced in the New Jersey Legislature Monday. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved S2703, sponsored by Senator Nicholas Scutari, (7-2-4), and the Assembly Appropriations Committee approved A4497, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, (6-1-2). The measures will now go to the […]

Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances in New Jersey Legislature | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92550/marijuana-legalization-bill-advances-in-new-jersey-legislature/

US Senate: Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out As Judiciary Committee Chair

US Senate: Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out As Judiciary Committee Chair | NORML

One of the US Senate’s leading marijuana prohibitionists, Iowa Republican Charles “Chuck” Grassley, will no longer be heading the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 116th Congress. Senator Grassley announced last week that he is stepping down as Chair of the Committee. As Chair, Grassley refused to hold any hearings or votes on marijuana-related legislation, including bipartisan legislative efforts like the […]

US Senate: Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out As Judiciary Committee Chair | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92548/us-senate-leading-marijuana-prohibitionist-out-as-judiciary-committee-chair/

Case Reports: Cannabis Extracts Improve Painful Skin Condition

Case Reports: Cannabis Extracts Improve Painful Skin Condition | NORML

GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS — The oral administration of cannabis extracts containing THC and CBD is associated with pain reduction in patients suffering from the skin disease epidermolysis bullosa (EB), according to three case reports published in The British Journal of Dermatology. Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition that results in blistering skin. Dutch researchers assessed the use of […]

Case Reports: Cannabis Extracts Improve Painful Skin Condition | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92549/case-reports-cannabis-extracts-improve-painful-skin-condition/

Michigan: Gov-Elect Considering Using Clemency Powers to Free Those Incarcerated for Marijuana-Related Convictions

Michigan: Gov-Elect Considering Using Clemency Powers to Free Those Incarcerated for Marijuana-Related Convictions | NORML

LANSING, MI — Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer (D) says that she will pursue executive action to free those incarcerated for certain marijuana-related violations and to expunge the records of those with past convictions. Whitmer, who endorsed Michigan’s adult use legalization initiative, defeated Republican candidate Bill Schuette. The initiative becomes law ten days after the midterm election results are certified. “For conduct […]

Michigan: Gov-Elect Considering Using Clemency Powers to Free Those Incarcerated for Marijuana-Related Convictions | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92441/michigan-gov-elect-considering-using-clemency-powers-free-incarcerated-marijuana-related-convictions/

Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out as US Senate Judiciary Chair

Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out as US Senate Judiciary Chair | NORML

One of the US Senate’s leading marijuana prohibitionists, Iowa Republican Charles “Chuck” Grassley, will no longer be heading the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 116th Congress. Senator Grassley announced today that he is stepping down as Chair of the Committee. As Chair, Grassley refused to hold any hearings or votes on marijuana-related legislation, including bipartisan legislative efforts like the STATES […]

Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Out as US Senate Judiciary Chair | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92436/us-senate-leading-marijuana-prohibitionist-senate-judiciary-chair/