MD Senate Passes a More Patient-Friendly Medical Cannabis Bill
The Maryland Senate passed SB 923, authorizing the Medical Marijuana Commission to license and regulate medical cannabis growers and treatment centers
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 26, 2014.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 19, 2014.
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How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.
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Bill Allows Doctors to Write Patients a Marijuana 'Recommendation'
Responding to support, the House approved legislation allowing specially licensed physicians to recommend the drug to patients with debilitating conditions.
Maryland Senate Okays Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Maryland Senate today overwhelmingly approved a marijuana decriminalization bill with bipartisan support. It now heads to the House of Delegates.
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Marijuana Hearings Reflect Public Opinion Shift
People rallied outside the State House to show support for a Colorado-style system to legalize marijuana, an idea that got a hearing later in the day.
Limited Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House
In a landslide vote of 171-4 Monday, the Georgia House of Representatives passed “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” sponsored by Rep. Allen Peake and over 90 others to legalize medical cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014.
Maryland Legislators Reignite Effort to Pass Medical Marijuana Law
HB 1321 creates strong patient protections against civil discrimination in housing, employment, education, and child custody, which has been a systemic problem in states with weaker medical marijuana laws.
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RI Governor Chafee Open to Exploring Recreational Pot Legalization
Rhode Island Governor Chafee (D) may be warming to the concept of legalizing and regulating recreational marijuana in the state as a potential source of...
Maryland Police Chief Cites Fake News In Senate Hearing
“The first day of legalization, that’s when Colorado experienced 37 deaths that day from overdose on marijuana” - Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop.
Maryland Governor Suffering From Reefer Madness
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has stated repeatedly that he opposes decriminalizing marijuana, a sensible measure already adopted by 16 other states, including red states like Nebraska and Mississippi.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014:
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Aerial Photos of NSA and U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Photographer Trevor Paglen rented a rented a helicopter and shot nighttime photos of NSA headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland and some of the government's other's largest intelligence agencies, such as the
NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor
NORML PAC has announced its endorsement of Delegate Heather Mizeur and her running mate Delman Coates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland.
Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana
Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.announced that he would support legislation
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ACLU: DC, New York Highest Likelihood of Arrest for Pot
According to the ACLU of Maryland, Washington DC and New York State have the highest likelihood of arrest for pot.