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Lawmakers hear medical marijuana bills

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Lawmakers hear medical marijuana bills

House Bill 3460 would set up a medical marijuana facility registration system, authorizing the transfer of the drug to patients. Medical marijuana dispensaries, including the Human Collective, have been raided by law enforcement in the past. The ...

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'He was almost in tears': Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis' support for ...

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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