Brits Want Marijuana Reforms, Drug Policy Review
According to a new drug policy poll, a majority of Britons favor either decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana.
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Historic Number of States Debating Marijuana Law Reform Legislation — Is Your State One of Them?
A record number of statewide marijuana law reform measures are pending in 2013. Is your state one of them? To find out...
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..
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.
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.
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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.
Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession in Vermont
A tripartisan group of 39 co-sponsors has introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, which would be punishable with a civil citation and fine.
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Missouri Lawmaker to Reduce Marijuana Possession Sentences
Missouri Representative Rory Ellinger sponsored legislation to make first-time marijuana possession (of 1 ounce or less) punishable by a $250 fine.
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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.
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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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.
Study: Depenalizing Drug Possession Offenses Associated With Lower Drug Usage Among Young People
The elimination of criminal penalties for drug possession offenses is associated with lower overall substance use among young people, according to a study.
Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Marijuana in Indiana
A bill introduced this week by Indiana Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) would remove criminal penalties and the threat of jail time for possession of small...
British MPs Call for Drug Decriminalization
The use of drugs should be decriminalized with the least harmful substances regulated & sold in shops, a group of British parliamentarians said in a report.
Tax and Regulate Marijuana, Hawaiians Say
Most Hawaiians approve of medical marijuana and want marijuana taxed & regulated, according to a recent poll. Hawaii can save millions of dollars in law..
Michigan: Municipalities Ignoring Voters' Will Regarding Marijuana Liberalization Measures
Elected officials in Detroit and other Michigan cities have failed to implement local citizens' initiatives that seek to amend municipal marijuana laws.
Poll Shows More Than Two-thirds of New Hampshire Voters Support Medical Marijuana
More than two-thirds (68%) of New Hampshire voters think the state should enact a law allowing seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it, according to a survey…