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Marijuana Taxes in Colorado Could Exceed 30 Percent
Will Colorado voters choke on marijuana taxes at this level, even if the first $40 million goes towards school construction?
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Moms for Marijuana Cannabis Quilt Stolen
The Moms for Marijuana Cannabis Quilt has been stolen! At approximately 6pm on April 5th 2013, while traveling from Dallas
Most Americans Want Legal Marijuana
For the first time, Pew Research Polling has released new survey data that reveals 52% of Americans want marijuana to be legalized. Only 45% were opposed.
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Business Insider: Marijuana Has Won the War on Drugs
In his article in Business Insider, Walter Hickey says "At least when it comes to marijuana, the war on drugs is over."
Thirty-Five Maine Lawmakers Co-Sponsor Bill to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
A bipartisan group of 35 state lawmakers are listed as co-sponsors of a bill filed Tuesday to regulate marijuana like alcohol in Maine.
Uruguay to Begin Debate on Legal Marijuana Sales
Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla in the 1970s, has argued that legalizing the commerce in marijuana would weaken drug smuggling gangs and fight petty crime
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Medical Marijuana Bill Advances in Maryland House
A measure to allow medical marijuana in Maryland moved forward in the House of Delegates on Saturday.
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Aurora, Colorado Calculates Money from Marijuana Tax
Aurora, Colorado could regulate marijuana retailers like liquor stores, which are required to be about 2,000 feet apart from any rival. That would give Aurora room for about 80 pot shops, and generate an estimated $2.5 million a year in sales tax revenues.
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Nevada
On Monday, Nevada became the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year. Assemblyman Joe Hogan introduced Assembly Bill 402.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Takes Dig at Pro-Legalization Senate Candidate Dan Winslow
Senator Elizabeth Warren took a jab at pro-legalization State Representative Dan Winslow, who is currently vying for the Republican nomination for Senate.
Mark Kleiman Wins Washington Marijuana Legalization Implementation Contract
Reformers have had a "love/hate" relationship with Kleiman over the years. He supports some of our issues, like marijuana legalization -- sort of.
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Ohio Hemp and Medical Marijuana Amendment Launches
The amendment would legalize medical marijuana and allow cultivation of hemp. ORG President John Pardee claims this could provide up to 1 million new jobs.
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Attorney Pushes for Medical Marijuana in Florida
John Morgan, a prominent attorney in Orlando, is putting $3.5 million into legalization efforts for medical marijuana in Florida in memory of his father.
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Amendment 64 Task Force Full Report Released
I recently wrote about the biggest recommendations made by Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force. The full report has since been made public.
Maryland: Lawmakers To Debate Marijuana Legalization Bill
Maryland is one of ten states that is debating legislation to legalize cannabis use. Nearly a dozen states are also considering decriminalization measures.
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Bill Defeated
The bill, House Bill 337, would have removed marijuana from the state's criminal code, effectively ending marijuana prohibition in New Hampshire.
Vermont Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Vermont has become the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year: "An Act Relating to Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana".
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Nevada Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Legalizing Marijuana
Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hogan will introduce a bill today legalizing marijuana in Nevada. The bill is being cosponsored by Assemblymen Martin and Aizley.