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NH House Refuses To Recommend Marijuana Legalization
Even though 60% of New Hampshire adults are in favor, a New Hampshire House committee has refused to recommend marijuana legalization.
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Corporate Interests in Maine Kill 2014 Legalization Effort
Corporate interests representing medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.
Denver's Ridiculous Proposed Weed Restrictions Revised
Denver's city council recently voted down a proposed weed restrictions that would have made marijuana illegal to carry in parks or the 16th Street Mall.
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Wisconsin MMJ Bill Would Legalize Dispensaries, Home Grows
Monday, a Wisconsin MMJ bill was introduced, signed on by 18 lawmakers.
Oregon Legalization Initiative Filed, Has $$$ Support
Oregon activists organized as the New Approach Oregon political action committee filed a marijuana legalization initiative with the secretary of state.
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Florida Supreme Court to Hear Marijuana Initiative Arguments
On December 5th, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments for the medical marijuana initiative that could put an amendment on next year's ballot.
Ireland's Cannabis Regulation Bill Published
Ireland's Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013 was published last week by Luke Ming Flanagan, who says "Ireland is ready for the legalization of cannabis."
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Morgan Spending Big for Florida Medical Marijuana Measure
Orlando attorney John Morgan and his firm have contributed $400,000 so far to help put a Florida medical marijuana measure on the 2014 ballot.
Pierce County, WA Council Members Seek to Reinstall Prohibition
Apparently inspired by the handful of elected officials in D.C. who brought our government to a dead stop, several Pierce County, WA council members are...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 16, 2013:
Second 2014 CA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Proponents of a second 2014 marijuana legalization initiative filed the measure with the California secretary of state's office last Friday.
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Marijuana Mentioned in 1,730 Pieces of Legislation This Year
A great article on Washington Post describes (complete with infographics) the proliferation of marijuana legislation this year
West Virginia Moves Towards Medical Marijuana
A January poll showed that a majority of West Virginia voters support a law allowing medical marijuana in their state, and now their representatives are listening.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States "Cheech-orado" and "Washing-Chong"
Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, Colbert, covered recent marijuana legalization efforts around the country. The bit has
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Legal Marijuana Trend Spreads as More States Weigh Votes
Alison Vekshin reports the spread of acceptance of legal marijuana, and the acceleration from the DOJ memo that they will not interfere with marijuana laws.
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Arkansas: MMJ Proposal Cleared To Gather Signatures
A new Arkansas MMJ proposal has been cleared to gather signatures by Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.
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New Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced In Wisonsin
The new Wisconsin medical marijuana bill is sponsored by Representatives Chris Taylor, Jon Erpenbach and Chris Danou.