House Members File Bipartisan "Respect State Marijuana Laws Act"
A bi-partisan group of US representatives Friday introduced House Bill 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, legislation that would end the...
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Public Benefits Drug Testing Bills Move in Three States
An unemployment drug testing bill passed the Arkansas Senate. A welfare drug testing bill won a Senate committee vote in North Carolina.
NC Bill Introduced to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalties
Simple marijuana possession is currently classified as a Class 3 criminal misdemeanor and is punishable by a suspended sentence and a $200 fine.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013:
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Massachusetts to Test Medical Marijuana for Contaminants
Wednesday the Massachusetts Department of Public Health discussed medical marijuana draft regulations with the Public Health Council
Alabama, Pennsylvania See Marijuana Legalization Bills
And then there were eight. That is, as marijuana legalization bills have been formally introduced this month in in Alabama and Pennsylvania, the number...
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Nevada Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced to Assembly
Joe Hogan introduced HB 402 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee Friday. HB 402 is a marijuana legalization bill that would treat marijuana like alcohol.
Maryland General Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana
The Maryland General Assembly has given final approval to a bill that allows residents with serious illnesses to obtain medical marijuana.
Oregon Cannabis Legalization Bill Makes History and Headway
The first cannabis legalization bill to pass through a legislative committee, Oregon's HB 3371 has made history. Even USA Today included an article...
Kentucky Industrial Hemp Legislation Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
On Friday, April 5th, Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky stated that he will let Kentucky’s industrial hemp measure become law without his signature...
Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Alabama
Many traditionally write off the Southern United States as an area dead to cannabis law reform, but one Alabama Representative is behind a new effort...
Hawaii Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Dies
A bill that would have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Hawaii has died in the House...
Florida Attorney Drops Charges Against Bob and Cathy Jordan
Michael had already prevailed on a medical necessity case on the west coast of Florida, and he at once met with Bob and Cathy Jordan.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 3, 2013:
Hearings on Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana in Vermont
Hearings on bills to decriminalize marijuana in Vermont will be held by the House Judiciary Committee on 4/3 and the Senate Judiciary Committee on 4/4.
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Maryland Passes Bill to Protect Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Maryland's SB 580 allows legal protection for medical marijuana caregivers, and passed unanimously in the House.
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CO City Council Split on Banning Recreational Marijuana
Englewood, CO, a suburb of Denver and my home sweet home, had a split city council vote on whether or not to ban recreational marijuana stores in the city.
Changes to Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Law
Last year, the Michigan Legislature passed a series of bills tweaking Michigan’s medical marijuana law, and most of those changes took effect yesterday.