New York: The Hempire State?
Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session.
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After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana State
Illinois House Bill 1 (HB1) now goes to Governor Quinn and if he signs it, Illinois would become the country's 19th medical marijuana state...
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New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
LA Has 3 Medical Marijuana Regulation Measures Up for Vote
The city of Los Angeles now has 3 different medical marijuana regulation measures up for a public vote next week.
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DC Mayoral Candidate Drafting Decriminalization Bill
DC coucil members Tommy Wells, mayoral candidate for the District of Columbia in 2014, and Marion Berry are drafting a marijuana decriminalization bill.
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Republican Rep Wants to Amend Maine Legalization Bill
Wilson wants to amend Maine's legalization bill to limit growing to 10 centers and a single distribution service. He wants to auction off the contracts.
Vermont Approves Measure to Decriminalize Marijuana
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a measure that will decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana in Vermont.
Weedist Women: Lauren Vazquez
Lauren Vazquez is the Fired Up Lawyer, and it's easy to see when you meet her. Her enthusiasm for her work and her joie de vivre light up the room.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Hears from Patients, Now Supports MMJ Bill
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon says that after hearing from people that could benefit from medical marijuana, she now supports HB-1, an MMJ bill.
Taxes on Cannabis to Be Squandered in Colorado
ith House Bill 1318 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 Colorado lawmakers sought to blackmail voters into approving exorbitant taxes on cannabis...
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Texas Lawmakers Reject Medical Marijuana Defense
HB 594 would have also provided protection for doctors that discuss or recommend medical marijuana to their patients.
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
the Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to approve a bill that would allow Illinois residents to use medical marijuana if their physicians recommend it.
Colorado House Bill 1318: Let's Restrict the Cannabis Industry
If Colorado’s House Bill 1318 is enacted, the cannabusiness industry will be strictly regulated in numerous ways no one foresaw in that crisp November day.
Colorado Legislature Passes First Bills in History to Establish a Regulated Marijuana Market for Adults
The Colorado state legislature passed the first bills in history Wednesday to establish a regulated marijuana market for adults
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.08)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 8, 2013:
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St. Louis Mayor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Yesterday, St. Louis mayor Francis Slay signed a marijuana decriminalization measure into law, which takes effect June 1, 2013.
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NH Senate Panel Removes Home Grow Option from MMJ Bill
Unfortunately, since the home grow option was removed from the MMJ bill, New Hampshire residents will have to wait 2 years to be able to access medication.
Full Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval to Marijuana Bill
The Vermont Senate voted 24-6 Tuesday to give initial approval to a bill that would decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana.