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Reefer Roundup: 10/30/11
Your drug war news
"...to enact laws criminalizing the possession and/or control of marijuana, as this issue has been resolved in the government's..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, July 22-29
"...COMPASSIONATE CARE kicks off a discussion about passing a medical-marijuana bill in Texas. (See "Naked City," above, for more.)..."

July 23, 2010 News Column

POTUS Candidates on Pot, Pt. 2
Barack Obama supportS a ban on using federal resources to raid and prosecute seriously ill patients that use medi-pot.
"...state law, according to medi-mari advocates, Granite Staters for Medical Marijuana. Obama was the last Dem candidate to publicly..."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: 'Let's Embarrass Ron Paul'
Libertarian/Republican presidential candidate discusses hemp farming and other 'crazy' ideas
"...RP: I can make the same argument about medical marijuana. This is personal choice...."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

(Medi)-Pot Paranoia
Which GOP committee chair is keeping medical marijuana at bay?
"...everywhere in the Lege. After functionally killing this session's medical-marijuana bill, Rep. Dianne White Delisi, R-Temple, got all excited..."

May 2, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.
"...the federal government may arrest and prosecute seriously ill medical marijuana patients who are using medi-pot in accordance with..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Supremes' Fall Season
Criminal justice, medical marijuana – and maybe redistricting? – on the high court's plate
"...determine whether the feds can meddle with patients using medical marijuana in compliance with the laws of their states...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...will be Noelle Davis, executive director of Texans for Medical Marijuana, who will discuss medi-pot and TMM's push to..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trekkies
"...feel I should turn you on at least once.” Medical marijuana indeed. Debuting in 1966, Star Trek has 11..."

May 21, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Few Deep Breaths
Except to the feds, medical marijuana is an easy sell
"...adults should be able to use cannabis legally for medical purposes...."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature

Miss Understood
Carolyn Wonderland through the looking glass
"...does. SIMS, HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians), MPP (Marijuana Policy Project), NORML (National Organization for the Reform of..."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Pot Decrim Measure Hits Congress
"...and Paul also joined forces on H.R. 5842, the "Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act," which (again) seeks to end..."

April 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Happenings
August 9-15
"...fight, benefiting the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana, and the Marijuana..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Aspirin Kills; Pot Doesn't
"...the Texas Public Health Committee? How she stopped the Medical Marijuana House Bill 1534 from coming up for a..."

June 1, 2007 Postmarks

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Weed Watch: According to a new study from the Marijuana Policy Project, marijuana use by teens has declined in..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City
Region/State/Etc.
"...Weed Watch: After a drawn-out battle spearheaded by the Marijuana Policy Project, it looks like Washington, D.C., voters will..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...made it a crime to disseminate any information concerning marijuana over the Internet; and which was withdrawn from consideration..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

Naked City
"...session. He was 52 years old. According to Emergency Medical Services spokesman Warren Hassinger, Johnson was unconscious and in..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Weed Watch
Previously losing at Supreme Court on narrow ruling, Raich now argues medical necessity
"...wasting disease – among a host of other serious medical conditions – had tried numerous legal pharmaceuticals to control..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...After police got Clark into custody he went into "medical distress," according to the department, and was taken to..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report
Local legislators fill us in on their work this session
"...and HB 1218, working toward easier electronic sharing of medical records and prescription records between medical professionals – "fairly..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas
Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work
"...bill to make more children and uninsured eligible for medical insurance." She thinks she can bring fiscal conservatives around..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Sheryl Cole on the 86th Texas Legislature
“We’ve always been on defense, and we’ve got to learn how to play offense”
"...about reductions in prison sentencing for small amounts of marijuana. Also, you might remember I did the ‘Ban the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session
Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents
"...approaches. So, TRS-Care [Teacher Retirement System], managed care for medically fragile children, and mental health care are the three..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary
Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep
"...appeal high as the Legislature's most vocal advocate for marijuana and medical marijuana legalization...."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Medi-Pot Finally Makes it to D.C.
After more than a decade of waiting, city officials give medi-pot the green light
"...ago Barr reversed his stance on medi-pot, joining the Marijuana Policy Project to lobby in favor of new pot..."

May 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Walk in Austin's Shoes
Curious tidbits and Austin arcana
"...Although 14 states have already legalized medical marijuana, Texas is not among them. That means if..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Reefer Madness
The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain
"...to 3.5 ounces. Frank and Paul also filed the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, which (again) seeks to end..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...It's true medical marijuana didn't get out of committee in the Texas..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

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