Blumenauer Pushes States Rights' Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Monday gave a public event for a bill to stop federal government interference with medical marijuana patients in legal states.
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New Hampshire Newspapers Back Medical Marijuana Bill
This past Sunday, New Hampshire’s Sentinel Source positively highlighted the state’s proposed medical marijuana legislation, House Bill 573.
Florida - Medical Marijuana Could Determine Governor’s Race
According to a recent poll, 70% of Florida voters support a plan to mend the state constitution to allow medical marijuana.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Welfare Drug Test Law
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test.
Indiana House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The GOP-controlled Indiana House voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a "reasonable suspicion" drug testing bill for welfare recipients. Drug tests...
NH Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation
H.B. 573 would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.
Medical Marijuana Patient Raided After Mention in Newspaper
Cathy Jordan, a medical marijuana patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease, had her home raided by sheriffs just hours after the article was published.
Oregon Legislature Looks to Legalize
The Oregon State House Revenue Committee has introduced House Bill 3371 to the legislature which will end cannabis prohibition for adults.
Oklahoma State Lawmakers Holding Hearing Today On Medical Marijuana Bill
Oklahoma: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is holding a hearing today on a bill that would allow patients with serious illnesses to obtain...
North Dakota Welfare Drug Testing Bill Defeated
A bill that would have required welfare recipients to undergo drug testing died Friday in the North Dakota House. North Dakota becomes the 2nd state to...
Missouri Marijuana Reform, Hemp Bills Filed
Members of the Missouri legislature have introduced three different marijuana law reform bills this month, including decriminalizing pot and legalizing hemp
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Nevada Senator Working on Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill
Senator Segerblom wants to authorize medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada. They would be regulated as tightly as casinos by the Gaming Control Board.
NC Medical Marijuana Bill Killed -- With Extreme Prejudice
A bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the Tarheel State is dead after a committee killed it to avoid hearing any more about it.
US Marijuana Laws - What Does the Future Hold?
The Committee on Drugs & the Law invites the public to a discussion on the current state of domestic marijuana laws and the possibilities for the future.
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Washington Bill Would Forgive Minor Marijuana Convictions
Washington Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon introduced a bill that would allow people to have their records cleared of minor marijuana convictions.
Maryland Lawmakers Consider Regulating and Taxing Marijuana
Curt Anderson (D-Baltimore City) introduced a bill today in the Maryland House of Delegates that would make marijuana legal for adults 21 and older
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Details of Pennsylvania's Regulate Marijuana Act Revealed
Senator Daylin Leach released the full text of the Regulate Marijuana Act (SB 528). The bill is very similar to Colorado's Amendment 64.
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Grand Rapids, MI Waiting to Implement Decriminalization
A county prosecutor is suing Grand Rapids to prevent the implementation of Prop 2, a decriminalization initiative, which is causing delays.