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The Record, 15 Jul 2011 – STOCKTON – The city’s planning leaders refused Thursday to approve a proposed medical marijuana dispensary, opposed by some for its proximity to homes and over fears of inadequate parking. The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to reject the dispensary, proposed for one of the primary entrances into Stockton, 1220 W.

Missoulian, 16 Jul 2011 – HELENA – The status of medical marijuana in Montana remains somewhat unsettled, despite a Helena district judge’s decision last month to temporarily block some more onerous restrictions of a 2011 state law. The attorney general’s office may appeal parts of Judge James Reynolds’ June 30 order.

Herald News, 23 Jul 2011 – FINALLY, the governor has given the go-ahead to New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. It’s a huge relief for people suffering excruciating pain and for the people who care for them. Gov. Jon Corzine signed the medical marijuana law in January 2010.

The Gazette, 16 Jul 2011 – NO, MARIJUANA IS NOT JUST LIKE HEROIN Once again, government servants have told Americans that marijuana ranks right up there with heroin. The Drug Enforcement Agency ruled last Friday that marijuana has “no accepted medical use” and will continue as a schedule 1 drug – the most forbidden category.

The White Mountain Independent, 24 Jul 2011 – SPRINGERVILLE – The planning and zoning department approved a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 24 W. Main Street. The business will be built on leased property. Even though the permit was issued, it’s not clear at this time when or if a dispensary […]

Kennebec Journal, 16 Jul 2011 – AUGUSTA — A financing agreement has been finalized between the holder of half of Maine’s medical marijuana dispensary licenses and a former professional basketball player. The $2 million agreement between Northeast Patients Group and an organization led by former NBA player Cuttino Mobley comes as Northeast faces a lawsuit […]

Morning Sentinel, 16 Jul 2011 – Ex-NBA player, Maine marijuana group to partner AUGUSTA — A financing agreement has been finalized between the holder of half of Maine’s medical marijuana dispensary licenses and a former professional basketball player.

The Sun, 24 Jul 2011 – Voter approved laws legalizing drugs rely on emotion rather than sound logic or reasoning. Those advocating the legal use of marijuana in Arizona ignored the factual reality of the potential safety hazards to co-workers or drivers on the highway.

Portland Daily Sun, 16 Jul 2011 – I’ve written about the medical marijuana issue several times, even spoken before the city council on the issue of clinic location. This week’s news that Rebecca DeKeuster of Northeast Patient Group being the target of a lawsuit by her former employer could not have come at a worse […]

Chico Enterprise-Record, 24 Jul 2011 – Our view: Four city councilors wanted to provide something for medical marijuana users, but now the users may end up with nothing. The City Council’s plan to endorse two huge marijuana-growing operations in Chico is quickly unraveling. Wow, who saw that one coming?