Bloomberg: No More Jail Stays for Minor NYC Marijuana Busts
In his final state of the city address Thursday, NNYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that people caught with small amounts of marijuana in the city..
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CNN Video - Stoned Drivers Test Skills
A CNN video shows how marijuana affects the driving skills of three stoned drivers. The levels of active THC in the subjects blood were also recorded.
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Legal Pot Boosts Tourism Revenue
Many Canadians have begun taking their vacations in Washington and Colorado. This influx of tourism is due to marijuana possession not being prosecuted.
Legalization Foes Come Out Swinging Against Marijuana
Washington has remained silent in the face of legalization in two states, but special interests and anti-pot crusaders are starting to push back.
Arizona Court: You Don't Have to Be High to Get a DUI
An Arizona appeals court has ruled that marijuana users don't need to be actually impaired to be successfully prosecuted for driving under the influence...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 14, 2013:
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450 People Attend I-502 Public Marijuana Forum in Spokane, WA
Washington's Liquor Control Board held a public marijuana forum in Spokane on Tuesday, to get input on regulating the production and sale of marijuana.
Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bill Dies
Supporters of the bill, including the ACLU of Hawaii said legalization would save the state money and respect Hawaiians' freedom of choice.
South Dakota Bill to Reduce Marijuana Penalties Killed
More accurately, it was "deferred to the 41st legislative day." The South Dakota session has only 40 days.
Nearly 80% of New Hampshire Adults Support Medical Marijuana
The poll was released just as a bill is moving forward that would allow patients suffering from serious illnesses to use medical marijuana.
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Rhode Island Lawmaker: Legalize Marijuana to ‘Reduce Crime’ and ‘Weaken Gangs’
Following last year’s successful effort to decriminalize marijuana in Rhode Island, advocates in the state legislature now have their eyes on the biggest prize in drug reform: marijuana legalization.
Massachusetts to Seek Public Input on Medical Marijuana
Massachusetts public health officials are set to begin a series of ‘‘listening sessions’’ to get input from the public as they develop regulations for medical marijuana.
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Drug Czar: Feds Will Target Marijuana Suppliers in CO and WA
Gil Kerlikowske, the U.S. drug czar, said that federal prosecutors will target marijuana suppliers and growers, even in states that have legalized marijuana
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Colorado Passes Responsible Medical Marijuana Vendors' Bill
The Colorado House of Representatives has passed HB 1061, a bill that will create training programs for medical marijuana employees.
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Arizona Allows Police to Destroy Seized Marijuana, Even MMJ
An Arizona Senate panel voted to allow police to destroy all marijuana seized in investigations, even if they find that it was legal medical marijuana.
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CO 'Free' Marijuana Delivery Service Raided, Could Face Life
Billygoatgreen MMJ, the Colorado Springs marijuana delivery service that offered free marijuana in exchange for a delivery charge, has been raided by police
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.