NORML PAC Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine 2nd CD Primary
NORML PAC is endorsing state Senator Troy Jackson in his campaign to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine...
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.04)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 4, 2014:
Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Returns to Washington, D.C. to Lobby Senate Ahead of Imminent Vote
Medical marijuana patient Larry Harvey, 70, has returned to Washington, D.C. this week to persuade the U.S. Senate to vote for an end to the type of Justice Department (DOJ)
US House Votes to Prohibit DOJ From Interfering With State Medical Marijuana or Industrial Hemp Programs
After a long debate that had the US House of Representatives in session until after midnight, the lower chamber of Congress cast a historic 219 to 189 vote to restrict the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration from using taxpayer funds to interfere in state-sanctioned medical marijuana programs in the 20+ states that have enacted them.
Advocates Welcome Minnesota as 22nd Medical Marijuana State, but Object to Overly Restrictive Law
Advocates voiced concerns the law prohibits smoking medical marijuana and the use of the dried, whole-plant flowers, the most widely used method and form.
Minnesota Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed SB 2470, making Minnesota the 22nd state with a compassionate medical marijuana law. While the new law contains...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.28)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 28, 2014:
This Week's Corrupt Cop Stories (2014.05.28)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 28, 2014:
There's More to Colorado Than Marijuana
Colorado has certainly garnered a lot of attention since voters there decided to legalize marijuana in the 2012 election, but when it comes to drug reform, there's a lot more going on in the Rocky Mountain State than just buds, blunts, and bongs.
Nevada Legalization Ballot Initiative Launched
The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol launched a signature drive Tuesday in support of a 2016 ballot measure that would end marijuana prohibition in Nevada.
ALERT: House to Vote on Medical Marijuana Amendment This Week!
As soon as this Thursday, the US House of Representatives will vote on an amendment that would prohibit the federal government from spending taxpayer money to interfere with state medical marijuana laws.
Louisiana Legislature Approves Modest Marijuana Policy Reform
The Louisiana Senate overwhelmingly approved HB 681 a modest marijuana policy reform 30-7. The House approved the legislation in a near-unanimous vote, 92-1
DEA Stands Down: Allows Kentucky to Go Forward With Hemp Planting
The Drug Enforcement Agency is permitting Kentucky farmers to go forward with plans to engage in the state-sponsored cultivation of industrial hemp....
Milestone Ruling: Insurance Must Pay for Medical Cannabis
Many medical cannabis patients dream of a day when they can fill a prescription for their medicine at a pharmacy and have their insurance company pay for it
Colorado: Lawmakers Approve Measure Funding State-Sponsored Medical Cannabis Research
Colorado lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 155, to fund observational and clinical research assessing the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis. Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the bill into law today.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.21)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 21, 2014:
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.05.21)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 21, 2014:
California's Latinos Are Ready for Sentencing Reform, Poll Finds
A bill reforming CA's drug sentencing laws is poised for approval in the state Senate, and a new poll shows strong support for reform among Latino voters.