GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on Monday expounded on his call for the United States to reform immigration policy and end what he called the "total failure" of the global war on drugs. Fox's remarks came at the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan's 63rd Anniversary Dinner, where he was keynote speaker before an audience of about 500 in the J.W. Marriott's International Ballroom. [continues 545 words]
You might not be able to smoke it, but if you got it, you're good. That's because possession of K2, a synthetic marijuana substance banned by Michigan lawmakers months ago, cannot be punished after a legislative mishap. Last week, outgoing Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a three-bill package containing provisions inadvertently abolishing penalties for possession of some synthetic drugs. The repeal language was attached to a bill allowing parole hearings for inmates serving lifetime sentences for drug offenses. Granholm sent a letter dated Dec. 22 to legislators notifying them of the mishap. [continues 307 words]
Medical Marijuana Draws Debate Throughout State As Patients Seek It With the automobile industry in shambles, Danny Trevino said Michigan needs a new identity. To him, that identity is medical marijuana. "There are two other states that are going to capitalize (on it) in the country," he said. "It's either going to be Michigan or California. Michigan deserves it. We have nothing, and medical marijuana is a nice way out." The 37-year-old owner of Hydroworld Hydroponics, 700 W. Barnes Ave., in Lansing, is offering three-day medical marijuana growing classes at his store free of charge. [continues 882 words]
