Puerto Rico Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Puerto Rico has become the latest US state or dependency to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year.
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Bill Would Force Super PACs to Reveal Their Donors
Legislation sponsored by Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon and Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska would require Super PACs to reveal their sources of money.
Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card in a 19-11 vote.
Measure Introduced to Form Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation that would establish a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.
Alaska Prepares for 2014 Ballot Initiative
On Tuesday, marijuana policy reform activists in Alaska presented a drafted ballot initiative that calls for taxing and regulating marijuana like alcohol.
Kansas Governor Signs Public Benefits Drug Test Bill
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill that requires applicants for benefits to undergo a drug test if there is "reasonable suspicion".
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois Bill
The Illinois House voted to pass HB1, which creates a framework to protect physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
New York Health Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Sen. Diane Savino and Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried introduced the medical marijuana bill and are optimistic about its chances in the Senate.
St. Louis Eases Up on Marijuana Possession
The city had no law on marijuana possession, so police had to enforce a more rigid state law, handcuffing and arresting suspects.
Nearly 250 Physicians in Illinois Endorse Medical Marijuana
a group of doctors announced the support of nearly 250 Illinois physicians for allowing patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana.
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University of Louisville Holds Medical Marijuana Rally
Senator Perry Clark has introduced a medical marijuana bill in the state, and is now educating people about marijuana and looking for support.
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WA Senate Approves Bill for Dropped Marijuana
Washington's Senate unanimously approved a bill to protect pharmacies from licensing problems that could arise from accidentally dropped marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Legislation Moves Forward in Pennsylvania
The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, or House Bill 1181, was introduced Monday at the State House.
Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!
SB 281, a bill adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana, has cleared its last hurdle...
Contact Your Member of Congress to Support the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act (HR 1523)
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act: amend the federal Controlled Substances Act to respect state marijuana laws above all else.
Federal Marijuana Legislation: Stalling Without Support
In response to public outcry, numerous Congresspersons are working to transform regulations with a variety of federal marijuana legislation measures.
Vermont House Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Vermont House of Representatives approved a bill 98-44 Friday that would decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana.