The small ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado recently made national headlines after voters approved a measure to decriminalize marijuana use for adults. The vote will surely inspire other towns to try and make their own rules on marijuana until state and federal laws catch up to the will of voters. Its important to note that Breckenridge’s success may not of happened without the example Denver set for the state by passing a decriminalization measure 4 years earlier.  Want more sensible marijuana laws in your town? The following cities help draw a blueprint for marijuana activists at the local level. (more…)

Eight members of the Wu-Tang Clan’s entourage including the semi-notable DJ Mathematics and Streetlife were arrested in West Memphis, Arkansas after police busted their tour bus for “going 70 in a 65″. Police say the bus was completely “filled” with marijuana smoke, a feat commonly called “hot boxing”. Blunts and marijuana residue was also allegedly in plain sight of officers.

A subsaquent search of the bus turned up 2 ounces of marijuana, 110 ecstasy tablets and $8,615 in cash. All eight people were arrested for suspicion of drug possession with intent to sell. The driver was given a speeding ticket and released. (more…)