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Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa Introduced
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Iowa has been introduced, but may fail due to a lack of GOP support.
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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."
Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014.
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.
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Florida Legislators Introduce Two MMJ Initiatives
Florida Senator Jeff Clemens and Representative Joe Saunders each introduced MMJ initiatives Monday.
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Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in House
Rep. Mary Lou Marzian introduced a medical marijuana bill, the Cannabis Compassion Act, in the Kentucky House.
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Reason: 50 State Marijuana Law Roundup
Reason's John K. Ross reports on the proposed recreational and medical marijuana laws in the 50 states for 2014.
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.
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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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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Legalizing Medical Marijuana Drops Suicide Rates
Huffington Post covers a new report showing that legalizing medical marijuana drops suicide rates among males in their 20's and 30's.
Key Marijuana Policy Reform Bills, 2014
With 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.
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CO Open Container Bill Would Make Violations Harder to Prove
A new Colorado marijuana open container bill would make violations harder to prove.
Oregon Governor Calls for Marijuana Legalization, Legislature to Act
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber now supports marijuana legalization, reports The Oregonian: "I hear the drumbeats from Washington and Colorado," states
In Breakthrough, Farm Bill Includes Hemp Amendment
The federal farm bill approved by Congressional conference committee negotiators includes the hemp amendment that was approved by the House last year