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Pot initiative roundtable set for Sept. 30

Supporters and opponents of legalizing marijuana will debate the pros and cons of Question 2 during a Sept. 30 roundtable discussion that will air on Vegas PBS, Channel 10.

Opponents of legalized marijuana invisible in Nevada’s Question 2 campaign

Supporters of recreational marijuana expected a massive and well-funded fight from those who want to keep the drug illegal in Nevada, but with less than three months until Election Day, Nevadans have heard little from anti-pot groups.

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Harry Reid voices concerns about recreational pot ballot question

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Tuesday voiced serious concerns about Question 2, the Nevada referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot that could legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults over 21 years of age.

DEA rules marijuana has no medical use, keeps classification same as heroin

The Obama administration has decided marijuana will remain on the list of most dangerous drugs, fully rebuffing growing support across the country for broad legalization, but said it will allow more research into its medical uses.

Cooking with cannabis: Essence Vegas invites chefs, chocolatiers to share tips in Welllness workshop

With medical marijuana dispensaries opening throughout Clark County, Essence Vegas is hosting Wellness Wednesdays to educate patient card holders about a number of topics. In its biweekly workshop on June 15, chefs talked about edible products, explaining how to cook cannabis, properly measure baked goods so they have an even dose and what goes into infusing butter with cannabis.

New state office speeds process for patients seeking medical marijuana

The wait times for getting approved for a medical marijuana card are expected to be cut dramatically, thanks to a new Division of Public and Behavioral Health office in Las Vegas that will remove the need to mail the applications to Carson City.

Veterans say marijuana helps ease PTSD, pain

Veterans recently joined a tour of a local dispensary and testing lab to tell their stories of how medical marijuana has improved their lives since they left the military.

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