Nevada Legalization Ballot Initiative Launched
The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol launched a signature drive Tuesday in support of a 2016 ballot measure that would end marijuana prohibition in Nevada.
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Group Planning Illinois Medical Marijuana Conference
As the rules for an Illinois medical marijuana program are being finalized, a group has announced that a cannabis conference will be held in Chicago in June
Denver Needs to Make Up Its Mind
Earlier this month, the city of Denver sent a letter to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra warning them that their planning of cannabis-friendly events violates the current law against public consumption of cannabis.
South Carolina: Lawmakers Sign Off on Hemp Cultivation Measure
SC lawmakers want to reclassify cannabis possessing small quantities of THC such as Hemp as an industrial crop rather than a controlled substance.
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NY Senate Health Committee Passes Comprehensive Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. The bill would alleviate the suffering of seriously ill New Yorkers
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Proposed New Mexico Marijuana Rules Would Add, Increase Fees
New rules would require New Mexico's medical marijuana users to pay a new $50 fee annually and triple some producers' annual license fees to up to $90,000.
Minnesota: Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Compromise Measure
Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers, along with Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, agreed late last week to legislation that seeks to provide access to limited preparations of cannabis to qualified patients.
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In Chicago, Arrests Still Likelier Than Fines Despite Law
Despite enacting legislation to decriminalize carrying small amounts of marijuana, Chicago and state of Illinois continue to have a high number of arrests.
Revenues Up, Crime Down in Colorado Since Legalization
Colorado and Washington have legalized recreational pot use, but Colorado is seen as the microcosm of how legalization plays out simply because they got their act together faster than Washington and began retail sales in January.
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
Wisconsin Girl Dies Waiting for Implementation of Cannabis Oil Legislation
Lydia Schaeffer passed away from a rare genetic disorder. Her plight inspired lawmakers in Wisconsin to legalize a marijuana extract to treat her condition.
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Minnesota Lawmakers Strike Medical Marijuana Deal
Minnesota lawmakers struck a deal legalizing medical marijuana, handing a major victory to severely ill children. Gov. Dayton said he would sign the bill.
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Vermont to Study Marijuana Legalization
Vermont's Governor's office is gearing up for a task assigned by the Legislature: studying the fiscal and other impacts if the state legalizes marijuana.
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.
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Want to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Illinois? It Will Cost You
Illinois passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana though Illinois has some of the strictest regulations and most expensive entry fees in the industry.
Connecticut: Majority of Voters Supportive of Legalizing Marijuana
Nine out of ten Connecticut voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll
Ohio Newspaper Accidentally, Perfectly Sums Up Legalization Debate
The caption on the blank, anti-legalization side of the page reads: "On behalf of the Dayton City Paper staff, we apologize, but we were unable to locate a debate writer who was able to submit a view opposed to the legalization of marijuana in Ohio at this time."
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Bermuda Report Urges Easing Marijuana Laws
A report commissioned by the government of Bermuda has endorsed legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and decriminalizing personal use of the drug.