Unemployment Drug Test Bill Moving in Michigan
A bill that would deny unemployment benefits to people who refuse to take drug tests required by employers passed the Republican-dominated Michigan Senate
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Pressure Mounts for Marijuana Reform in Bermuda
A meeting organized by One Bermuda Alliance's youth wing, the Future Bermuda Alliance, to discuss marijuana reform, drew a hundred residents and supporters.
San Diego Union Tribune Endorses Medical Marijuana
San Diego Union Tribune endorses medical marijuana and urges City Council to allow safe access for patients rather then an outright prohibition.
Study: £1.25 Billion Annually Taxing Marijuana in England
The Institute for Social and Economic Research, with the University of Essex, concluded a cost benefit analysis of taxing marijuana in England and Wales.
Will Uruguay Be The First To End Marijuana Prohibition?
The Uruguayan Senate is expected to pass the bill, which would make Uruguay the first country to end marijuana prohibition on a national level.
Poll: Oklahomans Ready for Marijuana Law Reform
Oklahoma NORML released survey results from a Sooner Poll showing strong support for medical marijuana and majority support for marijuana decriminalization.
Return To The Liberty Bell For Smoke Down Prohibition IX
The monthly protest of draconian federal cannabis laws continues in front of the Liberty Bell with the ninth Smoke Down Prohibition Rally on September 21st.
Fed Sentencing Break to Include People in Pipeline
Eric Holder said he was expanding the policy of not pursuing mandatory minimum drug sentencing to include people whose cases are already in the pipeline.
Chronicle Book Review: "Reefer Sanity"
Sabet has organized and expanded his arguments in Reefer Sanity, and people interested in marijuana laws will be remiss if they fail to address them.
MPP’s Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users of 2013
We’re excited to announce MPP’s second annual list of the Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users!
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013:
Perspective: Dispensaries Already Are Permitted in San Diego
Advocates and lawyers have argued for years that medical marijuana dispensaries already are permitted under San Diego’s existing zoning scheme.
Bolivia, Venezuela Reject US Drug Criticism
"The United States is trying to ignore our government's sovereign policies," Alejandro Keleris, the head of Venezuela's national anti-drug office, said.
Bill To Legalize Marijuana Introduced In DC
A bill that would legalize marijuana for adults over 21 and set up a system of regulated marijuana commerce was introduced in the DC city council.
US Marijuana Arrests Remain Largely Unchanged in 2012
In 2012, marijuana arrests as a percentage of all drug arrests dipped very slightly from 49.5% in 2011 to 48.3% last year.
Councilmember Alvarez Declares Support for Safe Access
Councilmember Alvarez voiced opposition to any ban and the need for those who use medical cannabis legally to have safe access throughout San Diego.
Vermont Health Commissioner Talks Regulation
Last week brought new hope for making marijuana legal in Vermont, a state that just decriminalized marijuana possession this past summer.