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US Drug Policy Fuels Push For Legal Pot Worldwide
Legalization in the US has fueled legalization efforts elsewhere, giving momentum to the push for legal pot worldwide .
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No Marijuana Legalization for Hawaii This Year
Senate Bill 2733 was "deferred" in committee, or, as Sen. Will Espero said, "At this time, the legalization bill is dead."
Alaska: Measure Seeking to Legalize Marijuana Qualifies for 2014 Ballot
Alaska state election officials have confirmed that a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults has obtained the necessary number of signatures from registered voters to appear on 2014 ballot.
Hawaii Legislature Considering Three Marijuana Bills
On Thursday, February 13, Hawaii's Senate Committees on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Commerce and Consumer Protection will meet to hear three marijuana-related bills.
Coloradans Split On Whether Pot Hurts State's Image: Poll
According to a recent Quinnipiac University Poll, 51% of overall voting Coloradans said that legal marijuana was bad for the state's wholesome image.
Colbert Roasts Patrick Kennedy
Like any Project SAM interview, this one had polished talking points and scare tactics while refusing to answer any questions with authenticity or facts.
Oregon Legislature - A Hit and A Miss
Here's a recap of the various politicians and legislation in play that can help advance cannabis reform in Oregon in 2014, as well as how to get involved:
Rhode Island Bill to Regulate Marijuana Coming Soon
It also directs the Department of Revenue to license and regulate marijuana producers and retail marijuana stores.
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Missouri Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Representative Chris Kelly is sponsoring a Missouri marijuana legalization bill that would legalize possession of up to 1 pound of cannabis.
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Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Uruguayan President José Mujica has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to rethink the drug war.
Arizona Bill to Regulate Marijuana Introduced
Rep. Ruben Gallego has introduced HB 2558, which would end the prohibition of marijuana in Arizona.
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Vice President Joe Biden Not High on Marijuana Legalization
Vice President Joe Biden said in a Time interview on Thursday that the Administration supports smarter enforcement, but not outright legalization.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Connie Johnson introduced SB 2116, a marijuana legalization bill that would regulate cannabis like alcohol.
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Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot This Year in Alaska
Alaskan officials have confirmed that an initiative for marijuana legalization will be on this year's ballot.
Key Marijuana Policy Reform Bills, 2014
With 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.
Hawaii: 66 Percent of Voters Back Legalizing Cannabis
Sixty-six percent of respondents said they endorsed legalizing cannabis, an increase of nine points since pollsters last posed the question in 2012.
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Bill Proposes Legal Cannabis in France
French senator Esther Benbassa introduced a bill last week that would allow and regulate legal cannabis in France.
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Legal Marijuana In Uruguay Lets Scientists Finally Study It
Leaf Science reports that scientists in Uruguay plan to study marijuana beginning in April, when regulations for legal marijuana will be released.