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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The bill would allow patients with a qualifying condition, such as cancer, to get a prescription for medical marijuana.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some Democrats in the state Senate want to make marijuana available to critically ill Iowans.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Those who have argued for decades that legalizing and taxing weed would be better than a costly, failed U.S. drug war have their chance to prove it.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Medical marijuana supporter wins Democratic primary in Oregon attorney general race

Thursday, February 23, 2012  One Heartland woman hopes she can be the voice of reason, and help to legalize marijuana for the right reasons.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Friday, November 26, 2010  The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted 6-0 to propose legislation.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has rebuffed a pro-marijuana activist's request to make medical marijuana legal.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  Iowa lawmakers have called off plans to have a committee study the legalization of medical marijuana, saying such a decision could be made by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.

Friday, May 21, 2010  Montana and other states that have legalized medical marijuana are seeing a backlash, with public anger rising and politicians passing laws to slow the proliferation of pot shops and bring order to what has become a wide-open, Wild West sort of industry.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Iowa's largest doctors' group favors easing the state's marijuana laws for health studies.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  The Iowa Legislature will set up a committee to look at the issue of medical marijuana.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The Iowa Board of Pharmacy unanimously voted in support of recommending to legislators to reclassify the drug for medical purposes.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.