Will Medi-Pot Caregiver Go to Prison?

Federal judge wants feds to clarify position on medi-pot raids before sentencing California man

"...but would still pursue those who are only using "medical marijuana laws as a shield" for illegal trafficking...."

March 24, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Seattle Police Chief Named Drug Czar

Obama has named Seattle's progressive police chief to be head of U.S. drug policy office -- perhaps a signal of more compassionate times to come?

"...enacted its medi-pot law in 1998.) Kerlikowske's approach to medical marijuana -- which ACLU Drug Policy Director Alison Holcomb..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Don't Talk About It

El Paso City Council's resolution calling for an 'open debate' on legalizing drugs draws threats of funding cuts

"...that the impetus for the amendment likely came from medical-marijuana supporters who aren't "thinking straight.") Even bringing up the..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Obama May Not Favor Medi-Pot Raids, But DEA Sure Does

The DEA last week raided a South Lake Tahoe dispensary, the first such raid since Obama took office

"...guard.) "Whether or not this unconscionable raid on a medical marijuana provider is the fault of federal officials from..."

Jan. 25, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Enjoy the Rest of the Session

May 10, 2007 Postmarks

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Capitol Briefs

"...medi-pot patients from prosecution. Medi-pot advocates with Texans for Medical Marijuana organized the event as an opportunity to vet..."

May 4, 2007 News Column

Pot Might Be a Treatment for Alzheimer's

"...to support the state Congress' bill calling for legalized medical marijuana. The new reason is Alzheimer's disease. (As well..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Postmarks

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"...nation's homeless and poor are forgotten. They have taken medical marijuana off the market so that the pharmaceutical companies..."

June 9, 2006 Column

Doesn't Like Bush or Congress

"...nation's homeless and poor are forgotten. They have taken medical marijuana off the market so that the pharmaceutical companies..."

June 6, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...bill, and against private school vouchers. He supported Naishtat's medical marijuana bill (which died), but helped kill a bipartisan..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

In Other Election News ...

Levy goes off the rails, the GOP flunks geography, Bexar County races get physical, Nader gets help from a Friend of Rick, and Kerry wins the stoner vote

"...recently, pledging to end federal prosecutions and raids of medical marijuana patients and dispensaries operating in compliance with state..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

"...Texans for Medical Marijuana will hold a volunteer advocacy meeting on Aug...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Happenings

"...DEA and Bush administration policies of "harassing and arresting" medical marijuana patients. Howard Wooldridge, former Michigan cop turned Texas..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...City" also recently deputized the operators of a local medical-marijuana farm raided by federal agents. But as one supporter..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature

Where Are They Now?

The future of Music Televison

"...early holdout, until the White House assured hundreds of medical marijuana growers their fields would not be used to..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...co-authored by Austin Democrat Glen Maxey, that would decriminalize medical marijuana (HB 513). With a broad-spectrum sponsorship like that,..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Dancing About Architecture

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lunch

"...that, with science having produced a rectal suppository for medical marijuana, "Willie Nelson is sitting on a gold mine!"......"

April 2, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

What Elections?

TV News: Killing Bambi Gets the Spotlight

"...did discuss elections, they gave us the San Marcos medical marijuana initiative -- a sexier topic than Manuel Zuniga's..."

May 9, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...Marijuana has been illegal in Texas since 1931 and remains..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Cannabis Bills Near Texas Lege Finish Line, Diluted and Distorted

[UPDATED] Delta-8 ban hangs in balance; tiny boost for medical use

"...to redefine "total THC" to include all isomers of marijuana's essential element Delta-9-THC. The bill was subsequently passed...."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Reefer Madness

Medi-pot patient acquitted after 11-minute deliberation

"...he'd also learned over the years was that smoking marijuana helped to ease the suffering associated with CVS. With..."

April 4, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Rocha Case: New Drug Evidence Raises Questions About County Lab

First test showed no drugs in suspect; second contradicted

"...Travis Co. Medical Examiner Robert Bayardo originally reported that Rocha was drug-free..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...4 to hire an outside firm to conduct a medical competency review of the Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

The DWI Dude Runs for A.G.

Jamie Balagia wants marijuana law reform, greater police accountability

"...as a staunch defender of those facing DWIs and marijuana charges, has mounted his campaign for A.G. on two..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Hightower Report

The Government's Sick War on Marijuana; and Pumping Out More Advertising

"...THE GOVERNMENT'S SICK WAR ON MARIJUANA Excuse me for a moment while I vent about..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...options proved futile and costly. His physician suggested smoking marijuana as an analgesic. The results were impressive, as he..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Column

Reefer Roundup: 4/22/11

It's baaaaack!

"...to throw under the bus substances that have serious medical promise. Marijuana is certainly on that list – as..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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"...that we can no longer afford the war on marijuana. The direct cost of arresting and incarcerating more than..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column

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