Medical Marijuana Costs Can Be Deducted From Income For Food Stamp Eligibility In Oregon
Under Oregon state law, some food stamprecipients are permitted to deduct their medical marijuana costs from their income in calculating their eligibility for the federal program. The provision allows seniors and those who qualify for Social Security DisabilityInsurance to deduct medical costs such as prescription drugs when submitting income information to determine if they qualify for food stamps. […]
Charges Dismissed Against Ottawa County Man With Michigan Medical Marijuana Act Application, Ounce Of Medical Marijuana
Lansing — The Michigan Court of Appeals has further clarified the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) as a defense to possession of the drug. It ordered an Ottawa County District Court to dismiss charges against a defendant arrested last May near the Grandville water plant. James Nicholson had an ounce of marijuana but had his […]
Thaddeus McCotter, guitar-playing GOP congressman from Michigan, resigns
Thaddeus McCotter, guitar-playing GOP congressman from Michigan, resigns By LISA MASCARO Tribune Washington Bureau Published: Friday, Jul. 6, 2012 – 1:00 am WASHINGTON-Michigan’s guitar-playing Republican Rep. Thaddeus McCotter announced his resignation Friday, invoking Bob Dylan in a statement as he gave up his congressional seat after a tumultuous year. “I must ‘strike another match, go start anew,’” McCotter said […]