This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014:
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New Hampshire House Committee Approves Bill To Remove Criminal Penalties For Marijuana Possession
New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee approved a bill that removes criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
DC City Council Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
Washington, DC, is set to decriminalize small-time marijuana possession after the city council Tuesday gave final approval to a decriminalization bill.
Man Swallows Lit “Pot Cigar,” Gets Charged With “Tampering With Evidence” in Hell’s Kitchen
He is being charged with obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence, although “the officer did not recover the cigar from Smith’s body,” as the alleged physical evidence was technically obstructing the accused, inside.
Vermont Legislature Seeks to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
Vermont’s medical marijuana program has come a long way since the law was first approved by the Legislature back in 2004. In 2011,
Reefer Madness Continues: Can Marijuana Kill You?
A recent headline reads: “Can Marijuana Kill You? German Scientists Say Yes.” The article focuses on a study of two (count ‘em, two!) young men who died while they had detectable levels of THC in their blood
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By House Committee
The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee approved a bill that would allow people to use medical marijuana by a vote of 9-5.
Maryland Legislators Reignite Effort to Pass Medical Marijuana Law
HB 1321 creates strong patient protections against civil discrimination in housing, employment, education, and child custody, which has been a systemic problem in states with weaker medical marijuana laws.
Oregon Considering Bill That Would Permit Dispensary Bans
Last week, the Oregon Senate unanimously approved legislation to allow local governments to enact reasonable restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. As passed by the Senate, SB 1531 would allow
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 26, 2014.
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Calls for Liberalizing Marijuana Penalties
Members of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators recently resolved at their Annual Legislative Conference in favor of decriminalizing marijuana...
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.26)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 26, 2014:
NORML Argues Police May Not Question Based on Marijuana Odor
NORML filed a brief with the Massachusetts Supreme Court urging the court to place more limits on police questioning and searches for marijuana.
Maryland Police Chief Cites Fake News In Senate Hearing
“The first day of legalization, that’s when Colorado experienced 37 deaths that day from overdose on marijuana” - Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop.
Ohio: Majority Want Legalization, Nearly 90% Support MMJ
Polling revealed that a majority of Ohio voters support legalizing marijuana for recreational use, nearly 9 out of 10 support legalizing for medicinal use.
Over 40 Maine Lawmakers Sign Memo Urging Legalization
More than 40 state lawmakers in Maine co-signed a memo authored by Diane Russell that was delivered to the Appropriations & Financial Affairs Committee.
Life in Prison for Marijuana?
As more and more Americans support ending marijuana prohibition, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are still a lot of people in prison for marijuana
New Medical Cannabis Bills in California
There are three bills that will be a priority for medical cannabis cultivators, patients, industry workers, and other stakeholders this year.