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Georgia Marijuana Reform Group Reaches Out to Governor Deal
Georgia CARE, a marijuana reform group, has asked governor Nathan Deal (and the state) to stop the arrest and prosecution of marijuana possession cases.
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Several States Considering Legislation To Legalize Adult Cannabis Consumption
Lawmakers in several states are anticipated to debate legislative measures this year that seek to legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis...
Colombia Set to Decriminalize Ecstasy, Meth
Colombia: Minister for Justice and Law Ruth Stella Correa said Wednesday that the government will propose decriminalizing the possession of small amounts...
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South Dakota Bill Seeks Medical Defense for Marijuana Charge
Rep. Dan Kaiser, R-Aberdeen, a police officer, and Sen. Craig Tieszen, R-Rapid City, a retired police chief, told a South Dakota House committee that their bill would not legalize marijuana or set up a system where people could get it for medical purposes. But they said people suffering or dying from cancer or debilitating diseases should be able to use medical necessity as a defense if they are arrested for possessing two ounces or less of marijuana.
Motel Case Marks a Victory Against Federal Forfeiture Abuse
In a major victory against federal forfeiture abuse, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a scheme by federal prosecutors to seize a motel.
Czech Parliament Approves Medical Marijuana
The Czech Senate Wednesday approved a bill allowing for the use of medical marijuana by an overwhelming margin of 67-2.
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Alabama to Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Sponsored by Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd, Alabama's medical marijuana bill will be considered next week by the House Health Committee.
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Amendment 64 Task Force - Recommendations Update
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force submitted some recommendations, including requesting a change in federal banking policy.
Montana Medical Marijuana Cultivator Chris Williams to Be Sentenced Friday in Federal Court
Medical marijuana advocates travel 3,300 miles to support Chris Williams, protest federal attacks on medical marijuana...
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Iowa Senate Democrats Back Medical Marijuana Bill
Democrats in the Iowa state Senate on Wednesday introduced a bill that allows use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions and the creation of...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 30, 2013:
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San Diego City Attorney to Continue Prosecuting Dispensaries
The San Diego City Council has sided with Attorney Jan Goldsmith against Mayor Bob Filner's request to stop prosecuting dispensaries.
Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Moving
A Republican-backed bill that would subject welfare recipients to drug testing has passed a second committee vote and now heads for the Senate floor.
City of Oakland Battles in Federal Court over Harborside
DOJ will argue for dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the City of Oakland in to halt the forfeiture of property being used by Harborside Health Center.
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Help Decriminalize Marijuana in British Columbia
While foreigners are limited to donating, residents can volunteer, talk to their politicians or register at Sensible BC to decriminalize marijuana in BC.
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Prosecutors Drop Marijuana DUI Against Former Rep Watson
Former House Minority Leader, Robert Watson, will not be charged with a marijuana DUI and possession of marijuana.
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Proponents of Medical Marijuana Measure Shift Support
A coalition of California groups has abandoned support of their own medical marijuana measure in favor of a very similar one backed by the L.A. City council
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.01.29)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 29, 2013...