Federal govement vows to leave medical marijuana patients in peace.
"As a general matter, pursuit of these priorities should not focus federal resources in your States on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana." ... This was taken from a memorandum for Selected United Sate Attorneys on Investigations and Prosecutions in States Authorizing the Medical Use of Marijuana. You can read the entire Memorandum here.
Compassion Chronicle now available on the web
People United for Medical marijuana has made available the current issue of the Compassion Chronicle. You can view it HERE. It explains in full detail where the political committee stands and what has to be done in order to get medical marijuana on the ballot for 2010. If you wish to receive the Compassion Chronicle by email please enter your email address in the upper right hand corner of this page.
PUFMM on the radio
Listen to a South Florida radio spot from our Stuart Representative, Michael Minardi at rn Paul & Young Ron Show 7/1/09 9A hour link around about 28 minutes in for a caller Michael.
Medical marijuana requests climb sky high
The number of ailing people turning to medical marijuana to ease their symptoms has spiked this year, say dispensary owners in some of the 13 states where it's legal. Requests have jumped anywhere from 50 to 300 percent, they say, since President Barack Obama took office and signaled that he won’t use federal marijuana laws to override state laws as the Bush administration did. Others say the economic downturn may also be responsible as more people without insurance are seeking alternatives to costly medications. You can read more of this article at www.newsvine.com.
Kim Russell interviewed by Fox
TAMPA, FL - Kim Russell is an Orlando resident which started her own political committee, People United for Medical Marijuana. She believes some Florida lawmakers are open to legalizing the use of medical marijuana. She was interviewed on the Fox Network Friday in Tampa Florida. Russell says her biggest obstacle will be educating the public. You can read more of the article at www.myfoxtampabay.com.
More Diseases may be treated with marijuana
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A medical advisory board is recommending more chronic conditions to the list of patients who can use medical marijuana. You can read more of the article at www.KOB.com (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Florida could be next medical marijuana state
People United for Medical Marijuana (PUFMM) has received approval from the Florida Division of Elections to circulate a petition that may place a constitutional amendment on the 2010 ballot that would allow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. You can read more of the article here. (Copyright 2009 by WDBO Local News. All Rights Reserved.)