Medical Marijuana On the Move in Minnesota Senate
Once again, the medical marijuana bill authored by Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Carly Melin cleared another legislative hurdle. The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee just voted
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DEA Chief Opposes Marijuana Legalization, Supports Mandatory Minimums
DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to warn of the dangers of marijuana legalization and affirm her support for mandatory minimum sentences.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 30, 2014:
Bill to Improve Medical Marijuana Access in Vermont Gets Final Approval
The Vermont Senate approved a bill that will improve access to medical marijuana and remove the cap of 1,000 patients who may benefit from dispensaries.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.30)
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Past Marijuana Convictions Could Be Sealed if SB 218 Becomes Law in Colorado
If Senate Bill 218 is passed, Coloradans could petition to have their previous marijuana-related convictions sealed if they would have not been crimes under current Colorado law.
Chronicle Review Essay: Marijuana Policy Past and Future
It has been fewer than 20 years since California voters ushered in the modern era of marijuana policy by approving a loosely-written initiative to allow for the use of medical marijuana.
Oops, We Did It Again! CA Bill AB 2500 Defeated
SA Members stopped a bill in the state legislature that would have made it a crime to drive with even a tiny amount medical cannabis in your blood (AB 2500)
NORML Interviews: PA State Senator and US Congressional Candidate Daylin Leach
Senator Leach Talks Marijuana Policy with National NORML Comm. Director Erik Altieri and PhillyNORML Comm. Director Joe Forte NORML recently interviewed Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach regarding marijuana law reform and the…
NORML PAC Endorses Adam Ebbin for US Congress
NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin in his campaign for U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
Recent Quinnipiac Poll Shows Coloradans Still “Feel Good” About Legalizing Marijuana
On April 28, 2014, Quinnipiac University released poll data showing that Coloradans still “feel good” about legalizing marijuana. With a 14 percent margin...
Regulations Are Good for Patients
California’s medical cannabis industry sees regulations as inevitable; some recognize the benefits regulation offers to those serving the state’s patients
Two More Los Angeles Deputies in the Soup
Two former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were charged with planting guns at a medical marijuana dispensary to support the arrest of two men in 2011.
Colorado Enjoys Marijuana Legalization
Legal marijuana sales began in Colorado on January 1, and now Denver already appears to be well-placed to claim the title of America's cannabis capital.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens: Feds Should Legalize Marijuana
In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 23, 2014:
Alaska Marijuana Initiative Moved to November Ballot
When the state legislature failed to adjourn its session on time this past Sunday night, the initiative was automatically moved to the November ballot.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.23)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 23, 2014: