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Billboards Raising Awareness, Support for Sensible BC
Three billboards have popped up to raise awareness and recruit supporters for a Sensible BC petition to decriminalize and legalize cannabis in the province.
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Marijuana in the Race for New York City Mayor
The race to become the next mayor of New York City is one of the most publicized of 2013 and the issue of marijuana has been playing a prominent role.
Norway Greens Call for State Marijuana Production
Marcussen also said the Greens do not view hard drug users as criminals and that decriminalizing drug possession would increase the public health.
Law Change Leads to Decline in Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
The annual number of misdemeanor drug arrests has fallen by nearly 50 percent in California in 5 years, largely due to a 2010 law decriminalizing marijuana.
Two Michigan Towns to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization
The Michigan communities of Ferndale and Jackson will vote on local marijuana decriminalization initiatives
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With MMJ Legal in NH, Lawmakers Consider Decriminalization
NH lawmakers have begun to consider the decriminalization (mistakenly referred to as legalization) the possession of small amounts of cannabis.
Expected Soon: More Marijuana Decriminalization in Michigan
Numerous other cities in Michigan have already adopted decriminalization, as have 17 other states overall
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PA Governor Candidate John Hanger Offers Pot Reform Platform
John Hanger, one of the candidates for Pennsylvania governor next year, promotes a three-step cannabis reform platform.
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Grand Rapids Decriminalization: No Spike in Cases
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan decriminalized marijuana possession, effective May 1, 2013.
Drug Treatment Specialists on Cannabis Law: Don't Imprison, Make Us Rich
Drug treatment specialists are fighting to decriminalize small amounts. When someone is busted for possession, they get a new (court ordered) client.
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BC Decriminalization Petition Approved, Signatures Needed
Cannabis reform activist Dana Larson has been granted approval by Elections BC to begin collecting signatures for a cannabis decriminalization petition.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in DC
District of Columbia Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) filed a marijuana decriminalization bill for the nation's capital Wednesday.
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Who Doesn't Want Marijuana Legal? Cops and Cartels
Both the drug war crusaders of law enforcement and their targets, organized crime, agree that marijuana should not be legal.
Malaysia Minister Talks Drug Decriminalization
A Malaysian minister said the nation is moving toward decriminalizing, but her remarks also suggest that drug users would be exchanging jail for treatment.
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Sensible BC Prepares for Decriminalization on Canada Day
Sensible BC was out yesterday turning Canada Day into Cannabis Day, recruiting volunteers for their signature drive for the decriminalization of cannabis.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana
As of Monday, Vermont will be the 17th state to decriminalize marijuana possession. A bill passed earlier this year goes into effect then.
New Jerseyans Ready to Decriminalize Marijuana, Poll Finds
The poll comes as the legislature is considering Senate Bill 1977, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Decriminalizing marijuana possession will allow law enforcement officials to spend more time and attention addressing serious crimes.