Cuomo's Weed Plan May Be Dead On Arrival
Though Andrew Cuomo’s plan for medical cannabis legalization is a step in the right direction, it isn’t enough to get New Yorkers the treatment they need
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Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana
Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.announced that he would support legislation
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New Mexico Gov Martinez Opposes State Legalizing Marijuana
Although New Mexico state Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino wants to introduce a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in NM similar to...
Colorado State Medical Marijuana Card Fee Drop Will Help Patients Retain Fair Access
Starting in February 2014, the Colorado fee to have a medical marijuana card will drop from $35 to $15. This was a surprise to me and many others...
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Compare California 2014 Legalization Initiatives
Compare the four different California 2014 legalization initiatives with this nifty chart from California MCLR 2014.
Video: 2013 Year in Review - Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
This 2013 Year in Review video from the Marijuana Policy Project highlights many major marijuana accomplishments achieved over the past year
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Wisconsin Politicians Stall Medical Marijuana Progress Despite Unprecedented Backing
Elizabeth Onheiber dives deep into Wisconsin medical marjuana politics, covering politicians such as state Senator Leah Vukmir who blocked mmj bills in...
Merry Christmas! Uruguay President Signs Marijuana Law
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica has signed into law legislation making Uruguay the first country to create a legal, state-regulated marijuana industry.
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Savino to Resurrect Medical Marijuana Bill in NY Senate
New York Senator Diane Savino plans to reintroduce a medical marijuana bill next year, after the last one was stomped by partisan politics.
California Police Chief, DA File Defelonization Initiative
The defelonization effort comes a year after voters approved Prop 36, which rolled back the state's three strikes law by exempting most nonviolent offenders
Fourth California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Any putative 2014 California legalization initiative faces both high financial hurdles and a ticking clock.
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Illinois Launches Website About New Medical Marijuana Law
The State of Illinois has launched a website to inform residents about its medical marijuana law.
Michigan Senate Republicans Vote in Welfare Drug Test Bill
In one of its last acts of the legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed a bill mandating drug testing for selected welfare applicants and recipients.
California Field Poll: 55% Say Legalize Marijuana
California's Field Poll is reporting support for generic marijuana legalization at 55% and, somewhat surprisingly, support for an actual initiative at 56%.
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New York: Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Introduced
Senator Liz Krueger introduced the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
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Florida: Medical Marijuana Coming Down to the Wire
Medical marijuana is coming down to the wire in Florida, where supporters only have a month left to gather signatures.
Indiana: Latest Red State to Go Green
A majority of Indiana residents believe that marijuana should be legally regulated like alcohol and nearly 80 percent of Hoosiers support taxing it.
HR 1523, Respect State Marijuana Laws Act: Stalled Without Support
The name of HR 1523 basically explains it all: Respect State Marijuana Laws Act. In summary, it would amend the Controlled Substance Act to not include...