Bills Filed in Oklahoma for Medical Marijuana and Penalty Reduction
State Sen. Constance Johnson has filed separate bills to establish a medical marijuana program in Oklahoma and to reduce the penalties for possession of...
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War on Marijuana - Protecting Teens? Hasn't Worked
Steve Chapman cites the fact that while alcohol and tobacco use have decreased in teens over the past 5 years, marijuana use has been on the rise.
Hawaii House Speaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill
Hawaii House Speaker Joseph Souki (D-8) Friday introduced a bill to legalize the possession of marijuana by adults...
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in Iowa
Iowa State Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-Des Moines) introduced a bill that would allow Iowans with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use marijuana...
Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Marijuana in Indiana
A bill introduced this week by Indiana Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) would remove criminal penalties and the threat of jail time for possession of small...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 16, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in Kansas State Senate
Kansas State Sen. David Haley (D-4) has introduced a bill that would allow Kansans with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use marijuana...
Pennsylvania State Senator Prefiles Marijuana Legalization Bill, Pennsylvanians Approve
Last week, state Senator from Montgomery County Daylin Leach announced his intentions to file legislation that would legalize the adult use of marijuana,
Singapore Death Row Drug Defendants Can Now Seek Review
Drug traffickers & other death row inmates in Singapore can now seek review of their death sentences after changes to the island's mandatory death sentence.
NORMLIZE CONGRESS: Marijuana Law Reform Heating Up in 2013
NORMLIZE CONGRESS: In 2013, State and federal legislatures are looking at one of the busiest legislative sessions in recent memory for marijuana reformers.
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Advocates of Industrial Hemp Point to Kentucky's Past As Top Producer
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and Republican US Sen. Rand Paul are among those pushing to revive industrial hemp in the state. ..
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Bill in Texas Seeks to Soften Penalty for Marijuana Possession
The Texas state legislature will begin debating House Bill (HB) 184 , which calls for marijuana possession of 1 oz. or less become a Class C misdemeanor...
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Michigan Employers Exempted from Medical Marijuana Expenses for Workplace Injuries
Michigan employers will not have to reimburse employees for medical marijuana expenses for work-related injuries...
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Speaker Says He'll Let Vermont House Debate Marijuana Decriminalization
Vermont House Speaker Shap Smith (D) says he has his own misgivings, but he won't block the Vermont House from debating decriminalization of marijuana...
Sonoma's Medical Pot Guidelines Stand
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has postponed the decision to repeal a 2006 medical marijuana ordinance, which was called "very permissive" by...
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Austin Lawmaker Says Timing Right for Medical Marijuana Bill
State Rep. Elliott Naishtat (D-Austin) has tried to pass legislation concerning medical marijuana in the past and plans on submitting a new bill in the...
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce “Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act”
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in Congress to clarify how Colorado and Washington may fully implement the new marijuana laws.
Congressional Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Halt Federal Interference In State Marijuana Laws
US Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress, House Bill 6606, The Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act of 2012 , to amend...