Missouri Governor Hopefully Sets Trend By Commuting Sentence of Cannabis Convict
Missouri Governor, Jay Nixon, commuted the sentence of Jeff Mizanskey, a 61 year old man who was serving a mandatory life sentence for violating a "three-strikes" rule.
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It's Time for Congress to Act on Cannabis Legalization
What Judge Mueller did was an administrative passing of the ball to Congress. Judge Mueller felt the need to rule the way she did and risk disappointing cannabis advocates, because there is more at stake than just cannabis.
Vermont Lawmakers Threaten: Legalize Cannabis or Face Alcohol Prohibition
Vermont, you have stolen my heart. A group of Vermont lawmakers have threatened to reinstate alcohol prohibition unless a vote is passed to legalize cannabis.
Senator Booker's Drug Reform Argument Touts Reason Over Morality
Democratic New Jersey Senator, Cory Booker, recently gave an interview wherein he laid out some very logical, rational reasons to reform our national drug policy and incarceration system.
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Gavin Newsom Will Back 'The Right Initiative' To Legalize Marijuana In California
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who has made no secret of his overall support for marijuana legalization, has now said he's prepared to campaign for a ballot measure in 2016 to permit recreational pot use in the state, so long as it addresses items like consumption age limits, advertising and DUI.
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Obama Turns Down Rocky Mountain High
"Do you want to hit this?" a man asked President Barack Obama in a bar in Denver Tuesday night. The president laughed but didn't indulge.
NORML PAC Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine 2nd CD Primary
NORML PAC is endorsing state Senator Troy Jackson in his campaign to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine...
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LEAP’s Bret Black Running for Utah House of Representatives
Bret has a long history of cannabis activism and spoken at the University of Utah as well as with Time 4 Hemp via American Freedom Radio.
NY Senate Has the Votes to Pass Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Sen. Diane Savino claims she has rallied enough votes to pass SB 4406, which legalizes medical marijuana, more than what is needed to pass the bill
NORML PAC Endorses Wes Neuman for Congress in Florida’s 7th District
NORML PAC is endorsing Wes Neuman in his campaign against incumbent John Mica to become the next Congressman for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Advocates Launch VoteMedicalMarijuana.org to Track Voting Records for Individual Members of Congress
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) relaunched its VoteMedicalMarijuana.org website, an online tool that provides voting records for each Members of Congress.
NORML Interviews: PA State Senator and US Congressional Candidate Daylin Leach
Senator Leach Talks Marijuana Policy with National NORML Comm. Director Erik Altieri and PhillyNORML Comm. Director Joe Forte NORML recently interviewed Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach regarding marijuana law reform and the…
NORML PAC Endorses Adam Ebbin for US Congress
NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin in his campaign for U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC
NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC.
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Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana in SC
Rep. Todd Rutherford (D-Columbia) filed Thursday what he's called the "Put Patients First Act", to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina...
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Calls for Liberalizing Marijuana Penalties
Members of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators recently resolved at their Annual Legislative Conference in favor of decriminalizing marijuana...
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Oklahoma Councilman Proposes Decriminalization
Village City, Oklahoma councilman Jerry Broughton proposed decriminalization, saying pot users don't belong in jail.
Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.