Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat
Nearly Half of Hawaii House Backs Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Twenty-one representatives signed onto a bill to finally bring dispensaries to the Aloha State. Senate Health Committee Chairman Josh Green plans to introduce a similar bill.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
House Speaker Wants to Tackle GMOs, Medical Marijuana, Education
Hawaii lawmakers kick off the 2015 legislative session with calls to action in many areas.
The Economist
Pot Luck: Mapping America’s Marijuana Muddle
The Economist illustrates how the 50 states handle pakalolo use in very different ways.
Not Just Potheads: A Look at Who Supports Legal Marijuana
Four states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana use. It’s an issue sure to come up again in Hawaii in the coming year.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
After Serving Most of Prison Term, ‘Minister of Cannabis’ Halfway Home
Roger Christie says he’ll smoke marijuana again, but only when he’s legally allowed. For now, his focus is on changing federal law.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: ‘No One Model’ for Hawaii
Setting up a system is hard work, a task force is told. Law enforcement warns facilities could be magnets for crime.
Flickr.com
Why Has It Taken Hawaii 14 Years to Get Around to Medical Pot Dispensaries?
New legislative report shows the state is one of only a few that doesn’t help patients find medical pot even though it’s legal.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Medical Marijuana Program Marked By ‘Glaring Uncertainties’
Dispensary task force report details recommendations to Hawaii Legislature; public testimony sought.
The Economist
Where Can You Get Pakalolo and Medical Marijuana in the US?
Pot is still illegal in most of America, but a new report says there are “substantial activities” towards more liberal policies.