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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Billboards Touting the Dangers of Cannabis Pop Up in New Jersey
A New Jersey anti-cannabis campaign aims to convince people that marijuana is a dangerous substance akin to underage drinking and prescription drug abuse.
No Love for Cannabis From Leading Colorado Gov. Candidates
It appears that neither of the two leading candidates in the race to be elected Colorado's governor are a fan of the ganj.
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Recklessness Compared: Legalization vs. Prohibition
At a televised debate between Gov. John Hickenlooper and his Republican challenger Bob Beauprez on October 6th, Hickenlooper repeatedly used the word “reckless” to describe the passage of Colorado’s pioneering legalization initiative, apparently forgetting...
Sorry but Texas Is Not Legalizing Cannabis
According to a poll conducted by The University of Texas and the Texas Tribune, 77 percent of voters in Texas believe in some form of cannabis legalization.
Supermajority May Be Needed to Pass Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Bill
The Pennsylvania Senate reconvened on September 15 after their summer break, with the passage of medical cannabis near the top of the agenda.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Supports Medical Marijuana
Eighty-seven percent of Ohio voters think that people should be able to use marijuana as medicine, although nearly all of the currently elected state officials, including Gov. John Kasich, disagree. However, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, some of the candidates ...
Concern Over Colorado's Medical Marijuana Research Grant Program
According to a Denver Post story, Colorado is scheduled to begin administering significant funding for the largest ever state-supported medical marijuana research grant program starting in early 2015.
Illinois: Governor Signs Hemp Research Measure Into Law
Illinois Democrat Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation, HB 5085, authorizing state universities to cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes...
Whoopi Goldberg Thinks Gov. Cuomo Should Do More to Improve New York Medical Marijuana Law
Whoopi Goldberg thinks Gov. Cuomo could aim higher on medical marijuana. She applauded New York’s legalization of medical pot but complained the law signed by Cuomo in June leaves too many sufferers out in the cold.
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Hickenlooper: Marijuana Regulators Have Done 'A Very Good Job'
Two years later, eight months into Colorado's recreational marijuana legalization experiment, Governor Hickenlooper says he’s pleased with the way his state has handled voters’ wishes. "I think...
Comedian Randy Credico's Deadly Serious Quest to Run New York
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces the insurgent candidacy of comedian, satirist, political gadfly, and perennial candidate Randy Credico, who bills himself as "the most progressive candidate since FDR"
Rand Corporation to Consult on Marijuana Study in Vermont
Beginning this week, the Rand Corporation will send representatives to Vermont to work with the state’s Secretary of Administration on a study of the effects of taxing and regulating marijuana similarly to alcohol...
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Missouri Governor Approves Cannabis Extract Law
Missourians with epilepsy that cannot be effectively treated by conventional means will now be able to use a cannabis extract under legislation signed into law Monday by Gov. Jay Nixon.
New York Becomes the 23rd Medical Marijuana State!
On Saturday, June 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act into law, making New York the 23rd state with an effective medical marijuana law.
Connecticut: Governor Signs Hemp Feasibility Measure Into Law
Democrat Connecticut Gov. Malloy recently signed legislation, House Bill 5476, to study the feasibility of establishing a regulated commercial hemp industry.
New York State Legislature and Governor Come to Agreement on Medical Marijuana
New York State lawmakers announced today that they have come to agreement to approve a limited pilot program for medical marijuana in the Empire State.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 18, 2014: