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Nancy Pelosi: State Marijuana Laws Have to Be Respected...Tax and Regulate
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed her support of state laws regarding marijuana and encouraged a tax and regulate policy:
Are Ex-DEA Reform Opponents Profiting from Prohibition?
Two of the former DEA officials who came out against new pot laws are facing criticism for running a company that may profit from keeping marijuana illegal.
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Copenhagen, Denmark Wants to Import Cannabis from Washington and Colorado
City officials in the capital of Denmark are anxious to legalize marijuana there and import cannabis supplies from Washington, Colorado or both, says...
Portland (ME) Greens in Marijuana Legalization Referendum
There is a marijuana legalization bill pending in Maine legislature, but some activists in the state's largest city aren't waiting for elected officials.
Weedist Talks to Morgan Fox of Marijuana Policy Project
Morgan Fox is Communications Manager for Marijuana Policy Project. He is from Cleveland, but has lived in Washington DC since he joined MPP in 2008.
Comprehensive Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill to Be Heard by House Committees Today
A comprehensive statewide medical marijuana bill introduced in January by Maryland House Delegate and Deputy Majority Whip Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore) is...
Medical Marijuana Moves Forward in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's medical marijuana bill was approved 14-1 by the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs.
CO and WA State Law Might Be in Violation of International Treaties
As reported on Denver’s Westword earlier this week, Colorado and Washington State law might be in violation of international treaties.
US Attorney General to Respond "Relatively Soon" to Cannabis Legalization
US Attorney General Eric Holder told the US Senate that the administration is still formulating its policy in regards to states that legalized marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Moves Forward in Illinois
A bill to allow Illinois residents to use medical marijuana in the treatment of their debilitating medical conditions moved one step closer to becoming law.
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Medical Marijuana Bill Likely Dead in Iowa Legislature
A proposal to legalize marijuana for medical use in Iowa likely is dead for this session. A Senate subcommittee...
Amendment 64 Task Force Finished Recommendations
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force has finished its work. The task force has done a remarkable job tackling the issues of legalizing marijuana in Colorado.
A Vision for a New NORML
Our nation needs a lobby such as the new NORML, firmly planted, and nationally respected, which will protect the rights of cannabis consumers.
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Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable
On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision "soon" on how he'll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. The same day, legislative committees in New Mexico and Hawaii approved bills to decriminalize marijuana possession and Oregon lawmakers introduced a legalization bill. Rhode Island legislators also held a hearing on a bill to legalize and tax marijuana.
Rhode Island House Concludes Testimony on Regulating Marijuana
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee convened this evening to take testimony on H 5274, the Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act.
Florida State Lawmakers Will Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Florida State Sen. Jeff Clemens introduced a bill today that would allow Floridians with debilitating medical conditions to legally obtain & use marijuana.
Record Level of Californians Support Regulating Marijuana
According to survey data released this week, a record number of Californians now support legalizing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol.