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.
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Texas Teen Faces Life in Prison Over Hash Brownies
Texas charged a 19 year old with first degree felony for pot brownies allowing the state to weigh the brownies as a whole in determining sentencing.
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NY Senate Health Committee Passes Comprehensive Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. The bill would alleviate the suffering of seriously ill New Yorkers
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Proposed New Mexico Marijuana Rules Would Add, Increase Fees
New rules would require New Mexico's medical marijuana users to pay a new $50 fee annually and triple some producers' annual license fees to up to $90,000.
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In Chicago, Arrests Still Likelier Than Fines Despite Law
Despite enacting legislation to decriminalize carrying small amounts of marijuana, Chicago and state of Illinois continue to have a high number of arrests.
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Feds May Cut Off Water for Legal Marijuana Crops
Cannabis growers may soon find themselves with a lot less water if the U.S. government blocks the use of federal water for state-legal marijuana cultivation
House to Vote on Budget Amendment to Defund Medical Marijuana Raids
The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on budget appropriation legislation for the Department of Justice's medical marijuana raids.
Wisconsin Girl Dies Waiting for Implementation of Cannabis Oil Legislation
Lydia Schaeffer passed away from a rare genetic disorder. Her plight inspired lawmakers in Wisconsin to legalize a marijuana extract to treat her condition.
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Marijuana Oil to Treat Seizures Faces Hurdles in Kentucky
Issues are the availability of marijuana oil, approval from the FDA and the cost of studies that preliminary estimates say could be $10,000 per participant.
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San Jose Council Delays Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Vote
The debate over medical marijuana dispensaries in San Jose was delayed when a contentious city council chamber failed to vote on a proposed ordinance.
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Claims That Marijuana Use Makes Students Lazy Are Unfounded
There is a belief among administrators that student use of marijuana leads to lackluster academic performance and a lack of interest in campus involvement.
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Bermuda Report Urges Easing Marijuana Laws
A report commissioned by the government of Bermuda has endorsed legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and decriminalizing personal use of the drug.
New York City’s New Boss, Same as the Old?
A report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project shows marijuana arrests have increased in New York City under new Mayor De Blasio and Commissioner Bratton
GOP Congressman Threatens to Block DC Decrim Law
Even as the House held a first hearing on DC's recently passed decriminalization law, at least one congressman is threatening to file legislation to undo it
Colorado Lawmakers Set Up Banking System for Marijuana Industry
Colorado lawmakers moved the marijuana industry away from its cash-only roots when they approved the world’s first baking system for marijuana businesses.
Officer's Record May Help Rapper He Arrested
A cop accused of falsely arresting Meek Mill over a "pot odor" cannot exclude evidence of prior unwarranted searches based on such "smells," a judge ruled.
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Health Insurers Just Say No to Marijuana Coverage
Patients who use medical marijuana for pain and other chronic symptoms can take an unwanted hit: Health Insurers don't cover the treatment
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Federal Judge Denies Washington Family's State Law Defense
A U.S. District Judge rejected the Harveys planned defense, they can not argue growing marijuana was legal under Washington state law for medical purposes.