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CO Marijuana DUI Bill Sadly Moves Closer to Becoming Law
After a delay of about a month, Colorado's marijuana DUI bill has been approved by a House Committee and awaits a vote by the full House.
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No Foes Speak at WV House Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Of the 18 speakers at a West Virginia HHRC hearing on medical marijuana, all were speaking in favor of legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect in Rhode Island
Rhode Island joins 13 other states around the country that have adopted marijuana "decriminalization" laws.
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Maryland Medical Marijuana Takes Serious Step Forward
Maryland's House of Delegates approved a medical marijuana bill that would allow patients access through academic medical research facilities in the state.
Maryland: NORML Testimony In Favor Marijuana Decriminalization
Currently, over one-third of the US population resides in states and cities that have adopted cannabis decriminalization, and to no discernible ill effects.
Kentucky: House and Senate Lawmakers Pass Industrial Hemp Legislation
House and Senate lawmakers yesterday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 50, “An Act relating to industrial hemp.”
New York Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced
New York is the latest state to see medical marijuana legislation. Richard Gottfried filed Assembly Bill 6357 and Diane Savino filed Senate Bill 4406.
Thirty-Five Maine Lawmakers Co-Sponsor Bill to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
A bipartisan group of 35 state lawmakers are listed as co-sponsors of a bill filed Tuesday to regulate marijuana like alcohol in Maine.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.27)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 27, 2013:
Editorial Support for Medical Marijuana in Florida and Illinois
Medical marijuana bills are circulating in Illinois and Florida. In Illinois, HB1, authored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), will soon be voted on in the House.
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Kansas Town Hall Draws Medical Marijuana Advocates
At a town hall meeting in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, the hot topics were Medicaid expansion and medical marijuana.
California Lawmaker Says Email Seizure Needs Warrants
Law-enforcement agencies need warrants to seize the mail of U.S. citizens, and the same rule will apply to email under a new bill proposed to the California Legislature.
Uruguay to Begin Debate on Legal Marijuana Sales
Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla in the 1970s, has argued that legalizing the commerce in marijuana would weaken drug smuggling gangs and fight petty crime
Two Marijuana Bills Introduced in Nevada
If you live in Nevada, please contact your elected officials and urge them to support the dispensary bill and regulating marijuana like alcohol.
NH Set for Medical Cannabis, MD Considers Yet Another Bill
In fact, the bill will provide greater access options, as patients can purchase medical cannabis from a state-regulated dispensary or cultivate their own.
Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Approval from Delegates
A bill that could allow Maryland citizens with serious illnesses to obtain medical marijuana legally took an important step toward becoming law today.
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Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill Gaining Support
Rep. Lou Lang is the sponsor of HB1, Illinois' medical marijuana bill. He says that the bill is now just a vote or two away from passing the house.
Idaho Lawmakers Tone Deaf to Constituents
A bill would proclaim that Idaho opposes marijuana legalization “for any purpose.” What a curious way to spend their time and residents’ tax dollars.