Indiana Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Killed
The bill, Senate Bill 580, would have decriminalized the possession of up to two ounces of pot, but it was not just a decriminalization bill.
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BC Lottery Winner Pledges $500,000 To Sensible BC
Bob Erb, a marijuana activist from British Columbia, Canada, has pledged $500,000 to match donations to Sensible BC.
Industrial Hemp Farming Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
House Bill 525, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana.
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Idaho Senate Advances Marijuana Ban Measure
In Idaho, the Senate's State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a marijuana ban, and urged President Obama to crack down on Washington's I-502.
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Marijuana Lobbyists in DC Gaining Influence and Acceptance
Lawmakers that used to avoid marijuana lobbyists are now seeking them out. Many members of Congress are working toward reforming federal marijuana laws.
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Maryland Senator Wants to Reduce Marijuana Penalty
Senator Zirkin is promoting SB-297, a bill which would reduce penalties for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana in Maryland to a fine of up to $100.
Pennsylvania Marijuana Legalization Bill Coming Soon
Pennsylvania will likely be the next state to see a marijuana legalization bill introduced. Sen. Daylin Leach announced that he would be filing one shortly.
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Senate Committee Approves Kentucky Hemp Bill
The Kentucky hemp bill has been approved by the state's Senate Agricultural Committee. The bill would legalize industrial hemp production in Kentucky.
Register Today- First NORML Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
NORML is pleased to announce the first ever Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA on March 16th, 2013!
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State Representative Jeff Irwin to Introduce Michigan Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
State Representative Jeff Irwin says it's high time to decriminalize marijuana for recreational use in Michigan.
Iran Drug Execution Frenzy Continues this Year
Three men convicted of drug charges were hanged in prison in Isfahan, Iran. The prisoners died unnamed; only the charges and their execution were mentioned.
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Report: WA Toxicologist Sees No Spike in Marijuana DUIs
Washington toxicologist Fiona Couper claims there has been no increase in marijuana DUI's since the passage of I-502.
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Michigan Lawmaker Acting Fast to Legalize Dispensaries
Mike Callton introduced a bill to legalize dispensaries in the state, rightly claiming that Michigan's 125,000 MMJ patients need safe access to medication.
Michigan Supreme Court: No Medical Marijuana Shops
In a ruling issued Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court held that it is illegal to sell medical marijuana through dispensaries.
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Lawmaker Seeks to Study Regulating Marijuana in New Mexico
Senator Ortiz y Pino requested that the Economic Development Department conduct a study to find financial implications of taxing and regulating marijuana.
Virginia Attorney General Evolving on Marijuana Legalization
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Tea Party favorite and presumed candidate for Governor, opened up on his views regarding marijuana legalization.
Trailer for "Evergreen" Film on WA's Marijuana Legalization
"Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington" is about the passage of I-502. The trailer shows parts of the process that led to marijuana legalization
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Another Colorado Town Bans Marijuana Clubs
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the latest of many CO cities adopting 'emergency' ordinances to prevent the formation of private marijuana clubs.