Maryland Governor Suffering From Reefer Madness
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has stated repeatedly that he opposes decriminalizing marijuana, a sensible measure already adopted by 16 other states, including red states like Nebraska and Mississippi.
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Top Lawyer's Opinion Threatens DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The District of Columbia's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, has issued an opinion saying that the proposed DC marijuana legalization initiative should not go before the voters because it violates federal law.
National Medical Marijuana Group Certifies First Dispensaries
Americans for Safe Access certified the first two dispensaries for its new program that verifies the products sold at licensed medical marijuana businesses.
Study: Cannabis May Be a Substitute for Alcohol
Preliminary data suggests that cannabis may be a substitute for alcohol consumption, according to a review published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.
NORML PAC Endorses Shenna Bellows for US Senate
NORML PAC is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Shenna Bellows in her campaign to represent the state of Maine in the United States Senate.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 19, 2014:
Big Players to Wait for 2016 on CA Legalization Initiative
Legalization will most likely not be on the ballot in California this year. Three initiatives have been filed, but two of them appear to lack the funds
Poll: New York Voters Back Medical Marijuana 10 to 1
New Yorkers Overwhelming Support Fixing New York’s Broken Marijuana Policies. State Senate Out of Step with New York Voters; Reform Urgently Needed.
Mexico Marijuana And Drug Reform Bills Filed
The legalization of marijuana in Uruguay and the US states of Colorado and Washington has enlivened ongoing efforts at drug reform in Mexico
No Marijuana Legalization for Hawaii This Year
Senate Bill 2733 was "deferred" in committee, or, as Sen. Will Espero said, "At this time, the legalization bill is dead."
Alaska: Measure Seeking to Legalize Marijuana Qualifies for 2014 Ballot
Alaska state election officials have confirmed that a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults has obtained the necessary number of signatures from registered voters to appear on 2014 ballot.
Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014:
Some Drug Sanity From Italy!
Italy's constitutional court struck down a law that removed the distinction between "soft" and "hard" drugs, treating pot possession like heroin possession.
Congress Calls On President Obama To Reclassify Marijuana
18 Members of Congress called on President Obama to reclassify marijuana from its current position as a dangerous drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Hawaii Legislature Considering Three Marijuana Bills
On Thursday, February 13, Hawaii's Senate Committees on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Commerce and Consumer Protection will meet to hear three marijuana-related bills.