As Breitbart News reported in “Pot Tax: Sacramento Politicians ‘Jonesing’ for a Spending Fix,” the Democrat-controlled California Legislature is desperate for marijuana taxes, which could arise from a 2016 ballot initiative legalizing marijuana, in hopes of gaining a consistent new tax revenue source. But the California Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates that illegal pot growing is drying up watersheds and causing some at-risk fisheries to approach collapse.
by Chriss W. Street27 Jul 2015, 1:47 PM PST0
Self-harmers are the most narcissistic people on the planet. They can’t wait to tell you that they self-harm. Here’s a typical discussion with a self-harmer: “Hi, I’m Chris. I self-harm!”
by Milo Yiannopoulos27 Jul 2015, 8:39 AM PST0
With Sacramento politicians desperate to find a new source of continuous tax revenue, the state’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy has just published a study, “Pathways Report Policy Options for Regulating Marijuana In California,” as a precursor to sponsoring a 2016 ballot initiative to legalize recreational pot use.
by Chriss W. Street25 Jul 2015, 3:00 PM PST0
Accused military deserter Bowe Bergdahl was caught in the middle of Mendocino County law enforcement raid Tuesday morning on a marijuana farm allegedly operated by old friends of the soldier, who remains on active duty while awaiting court martial on desertion charges, and was on approved leave during his visit to the farm.
by Michelle Moons24 Jul 2015, 12:31 PM PST0
Lionsgate dropped the final trailer for the action-comedy “American Ultra” on Tuesday. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network,” “Now You See Me”) as a stoner supermarket cashier who discovers he’s a secret agent after a “customer” whispers some code
by Daniel Nussbaum21 Jul 2015, 5:28 PM PST0
On June 29, Jamymell Ray and his friend Charles Fisher arranged to meet a 12, 15, and 17-year-old in an Omaha, NE, park to buy marijuana. Upon arriving, Ray and Fisher were allegedly fired upon, leaving Ray dead and Fisher wounded.
by AWR Hawkins8 Jul 2015, 8:12 PM PST0
On Monday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law authored by Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) that prevents state hospitals from denying organ donations to medical marijuana users strictly because of their marijuana use.
by Daniel Nussbaum7 Jul 2015, 1:50 PM PST0
As of this month, weed enthusiasts in Denver, Colorado can tune in and drop out to the sounds of Smokin’ 94.1, the country’s first entirely marijuana-themed terrestrial radio station.
by Daniel Nussbaum28 Jun 2015, 7:15 AM PST0
GOP presidential candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush stated that while he thinks legalizing marijuana is a “slippery slope,” “States ought to decide” in an interview broadcast on Tuesday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. Jeb stated (comments being
by Ian Hanchett16 Jun 2015, 9:09 PM PST0
More than a quarter of British lawyers currently take recreational drugs and nearly 60 per cent said they had done so at some stage in their lives, according to a recent survey of the legal profession and law students. Responding to
by Sarkis Zeronian15 Jun 2015, 4:21 AM PST0
The Santa Ana Police Department is conducting an internal investigation after surveillance cameras appeared to capture police officers eating marijuana-laced edibles during a raid at a medical marijuana dispensary.
by Daniel Nussbaum12 Jun 2015, 5:19 AM PST0
Tuesday at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in Denver, CO, former President Bill Clinton hinted at his feelings over the multiple controversies involving potential quid pro quos centering around his high-paid speeches during his wife Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of
by Pam Key10 Jun 2015, 11:49 AM PST0
“Mile high” might have a new meaning thanks to a report that claims singer Chris Brown misbehaved on a recent chartered flight.
by Kipp Jones3 Jun 2015, 7:45 PM PST0
The arrest of 14 individuals charged with circumventing airport security to operate a nationwide drug trafficking organization has brought safety at America’s airports into serious question.
by Michelle Moons19 May 2015, 11:54 AM PST0
The state Department of Justice, which investigated the shooting, released its reports after Ozanne announced his decision. Here’s a look at the last few hours of Robinson’s life, compiled from witness accounts detailed in the reports.
by Breitbart News12 May 2015, 6:00 PM PST0
California marijuana enthusiasts will have the chance this month to break some long-held stereotypes and prove they can play sports too, when the “420 Games,” a kind of “stoner Olympics,” debuts in San Jose.
by Daniel Nussbaum8 May 2015, 11:48 AM PST0
Monday on Newsmax TV’s “MidPoint,” Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) said it is “ridiculous” local law enforcement is trying to stop people” from smoking a weed in their backyard,” arguing the real gateway drug is “beer.” Arguing the founding fathers would
by Pam Key27 Apr 2015, 1:31 PM PST0
Ohio Governor and prospective presidential candidate John Kasich (R) said he’d “have to think about” whether to enforce federal drug laws in Colorado and Washington despite their legalization of marijuana in an interview set to broadcast on Tuesday’s “Hugh Hewitt
by Ian Hanchett21 Apr 2015, 3:15 PM PST0
HBO announced Monday the web-only comedy series High Maintenance, which follows a New York marijuana dealer and his crazy diverse group of clients, is coming to television from video sharing site Vimeo for six new episodes, according to Deadline. The
by Kipp Jones20 Apr 2015, 3:11 PM PST0
by Daniel Nussbaum20 Apr 2015, 2:46 PM PST0
For some in California, April 20th marks the 35th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to celebrate the environment and raise ecological awareness. For others. 4/20 is simply a day to get high on pot. The date–which is said to originate from a tradition among high school students in San Rafael of smoking marijuana at 4:20 in the afternoon– marks an unofficial day of appreciation for all things marijuana- and hemp-related–and a day of activism for legalization of the drug.
by Joel B. Pollak20 Apr 2015, 5:23 AM PST0
Marijuana locator app Weedmaps.com made a pair of million-dollar contributions on Friday to organizations working on legalization measures in California, an early sign that the cannabis industry will look to bolster its political clout ahead of the 2016 election.
by Daniel Nussbaum19 Apr 2015, 3:34 AM PST0
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said marijuana legalization is “a legitimate question for the states to make a determination” and that it is “appropriate for the federal government to recognize that the citizens of [Washington and Colorado] have made that decision” on
by Ian Hanchett16 Apr 2015, 3:39 PM PST0
An emotional Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation Thursday that immediately legalizes the use of medical marijuana in Georgia to treat eight serious medical conditions.
by Breitbart News16 Apr 2015, 1:52 PM PST0
Snoop Dogg wants a piece of the burgeoning legal marijuana market for himself.
The rapper’s Casa Verde investment outfit contributed to a $10 million fundraising round for the San Francisco-based marijuana delivery app Eaze, according to Business Insider.
by Daniel Nussbaum15 Apr 2015, 10:12 AM PST0
