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Amsterdam’s Mayor: Tourists at marijuana coffeehouses welcome!

The mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan, told the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant that the city’s coffeeshops will remain open to tourists, despite plans by the Dutch government to restrict foreigners from the participating in the marijuana sales that are tolerated within.

Amsterdam’s Mayor: Tourists at marijuana coffeehouses welcome!

The mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan, told the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant that the city’s coffeeshops will remain open to tourists, despite plans by the Dutch government to restrict foreigners from the participating in the marijuana sales that are tolerated within.

Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo, Michigan, pols endorse marijuana decriminalization

The State of Michigan, which passed medical marijuana in 2008 in every county and with more votes than President Obama, is seeing a surge in support for marijuana decriminalization at the municipal level.

The Russ Belville Show #41 – Medical Marijuana on a Southern Ballot?

Ryan Denham from Arkansans for Compassionate Care on the likely addition of a medical marijuana initiative to their November ballot; Rant: How do you fight for legalization for 21 years after 42 years of Drug War, but turn neutral when it arrives?; music by Cab Calloway.

Washington DC Mayor Vincent Gray wants to keep options open in policing marijuana use

Washington DC Mayor Vincent Gray has let officials know in his city he is ready for them to concentrate on implementing the medical marijuana program in DC, but he also wants DC officials to keep their options open when it comes to dealing with recreational use of marijuana.

The Russ Belville Show #1 – Debut Episode with Paul Stanford from OCTA, THCF

Paul Stanford from THCF on his legalization initiative for Oregon and new IRS lien for $2.7 million against his business; Radical Rant: What Happened With My Last Show?; music by Cab Calloway

Pro-marijuana Texas candidate ousts incumbent drug warrior

This is just the latest in an upset election that can be traced to a candidate’s pro-marijuana stance as opposed to their opponents anti-marijuana stance.

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