Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week
Voters in four Michigan cities — totaling over a million people — will also decide on Tuesday whether to legalize or depenalize the adult use of cannabis...
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Governor Cuomo: No Pay Increase for Legislators Until They Decriminalize Marijuana
NY Governor Cuomo has redoubled his efforts to decriminalize the possession of marijuana in public view after state legislators failed to act on...
Decriminalize Drug Possession, UK Experts Say
In a report six years in the making, the United Kingdom Drug Policy Commission has called for decriminalizing personal drug possession in small amounts...
Rolling Stone: 9 Signs That Pot Legalization is Coming Soon
Rolling Stone: When a judge appointed by Ronald Reagan calls the criminalization of marijuana "absurd," you know we've come a long way from "Just Say No."
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Opinion: South Dakota Marijuana Laws Waste Resources
South Dakota marijuana laws are a waste of resources.
British Columbia Local Governments Call for Marijuana Decriminalization
Municipal leaders across British Columbia last week endorsed a resolution calling for the decriminalization of marijuana.
End Of Democracy Watch: Springfield, Missouri
When a dedicated group of activists hoping to reform Springfield, Missouri's punitive marijuana laws turned in thousands of signatures they had collected...
Marijuana Decriminalization Gets Conservative Support in Indiana
Marijuana reform is a hot topic of conversation in state legislatures around the US. You can now add Indiana to the list of states where it's heating up...
British Columbia Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Approved
British Columbia election officials announced that they had approved in principle an initiative petition that would decriminalize marijuana use for adults.
Swiss Move to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
Switzerland is on the verge of decriminalizing the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana after the lower house of parliament Thursday agreed...
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Grand Rapids, MI Police Chief Opposes Relaxing Pot Law
The police chief in Michigan's second-largest city opposes a ballot question that would make marijuana possession a civil infraction in Grand Rapids.
Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances
Voters in four Michigan cities will decide this November on municipal ordinances seeking to legalize or depenalize local marijuana offenses.
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Springfield, Missouri City Council Gets Earful on Marijuana Bill
When Springfield City Council approved a marijuana bill two weeks ago limiting the penalties for marijuana possession, several members made clear that they did so only to repeal it at the first…
Reflections on Seattle HempFest: Marijuana Acceptance
Seattle HempFest is accompanied by a culturally diverse marijuana friendly atmosphere.
Springfield, MO, Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, But…
The Springfield, Missouri, city council voted 6-3 Monday night to adopt an ordinance decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana, but...
Vermont Update: Pro-Reform Candidate Gov. Shumlin Holds Massive Lead
New polling data released this week shows pro pot reform incumbent Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) holding a huge lead over challenger, Randy Brock (R).
Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
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Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids
City Commission this morning approved ballot language for a marijuana proposal that voters will consider in November. Amendment sought by Decriminalize GR,