Mexico Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill
A deputy from Mexico's left-leaning Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) Thursday introduced a bill to legalize the use, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
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UN Drug Watchdog "Concerned" with Marijuana Legalization Votes
The president of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) Thursday voiced "grave concern" about marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington...
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Alabama Legislators: No Medical Marijuana Legalization for a Long Time
Alabama's House Health Committee today held a 90 minute public hearing on the pros and cons of medicinal marijuana. At the conclusion, the committee...
Voters Legalize Marijuana, States Dismiss Hundreds of Pending Marijuana Cases
Many wondered just what the exact effects of passing a marijuana legalization law would be. Some speculated no good would come of passing a state law...
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Glendale Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensary Could Be Open as Soon as Friday
A Glendale medical-marijuana dispensary will be inspected by state officials on Thursday, and is poised to be the first such establishment to open in Arizona.
WA Governor-Elect Inslee: It is in the Best Interest of State and Country to Allow Legalization
During a press conference today, the governor-elect for the Washington state, Jay Inslee, defended his state’s recently approved marijuana legalization...
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Advocates for Medical Marijuana Prepare for 2013 Maryland Legislative Session
There will be another push to legalize medical marijuana in Maryland during the 2013 legislative session, which begins in less than two months.
Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Bill Allows Home Grows and Sales
Uruguay: A Uruguayan bill that would create a system of state-licensed marijuana sales and commercial cultivation was presented to Congress Wednesday and...
Marijuana Legalization: What Can/Will the Feds Do?
In the wake of last week's victories for marijuana legalization in Colorado & Washington everyone is waiting to see how the federal government will respond.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.11.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 14, 2012:
POLL: Americans Evenly Split on Marijuana Legalization, But Overwhelmingly View It As State Issue
Polling data released Tuesday by Rasmussen Reports shows the American public is now evenly split on the issue of marijuana legalization, with 45% in support
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Barney Frank and Ron Paul Urge White House to Respect Marijuana Laws in Colorado, Washington
Barney Frank and Republican Ron Paul joined Wednesday in asking the White House to refrain from acting against marijuana users in Colorado and Washington.
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Increasing Acceptance of Marijuana Is Not the End of the NJ Weedman's Troubles
Ed Forchion, wanted to celebrate the Election Day victories, but the doors to his Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensary were locked.
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Decriminalize Drug Use, Say UK Experts After Six-year Study
Advisors say no serious rise in consumption is likely if possession of small amounts of controlled drugs is allowed.
Marijuana Legalization Victories Are Already Ripping the Drug War Apart
Of all the fascinating reactions I've seen to Colorado and Washington's successful marijuana legalization initiatives, this is by far the most extraordinary
Boulder DA Stops Marijuana Possession Prosecutions
The district attorney in Colorado's Boulder County announced Wednesday he will dismiss all pending small-time marijuana and paraphernalia possession cases.
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Legalized Marijuana: What It Means for Workers
Will employers accommodate marijuana for workers in Colorado and Washington state?
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82 Percent of Americans Think the U.S. Is Losing the War on Drugs
Only 7% of American Adults think the US is winning the war on drugs, says a new Rasmussen telephone poll, while 82% say the US is losing that war...