Mississippi Assembly Passes Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
The Mississippi General Assembly passed HB 1231, legalizing certain, very limited medical marijuana extracts for patients suffering from seizure disorders.
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Obama Needs to Slap Down His Rogue DEA Chief
DEA's Michele Leonhart told a congress her agency is "fighting back" against Justice Department policies tolerating marijuana in states where it is legal.
Illinois Bill to Add Seizure Conditions to Medical Marijuana Program Advances
At a hearing, members of the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee advanced a bill adding seizures as qualifying medical conditions in a state program.
Over Two-Thirds of Delaware Voters Support Marijuana Policy Reform
Marijuana Policy Project says more than two-thirds of Delaware citizens favor replacing criminal penalties for up to an ounce of marijuana with a $100 fine.
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California Legalization Is Coming, But What Path Will It Take?
With four marijuana legalization initiatives vying for the California ballot, one thing is clear: All four are better than the state’s current prohibition.
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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Spending Minimal So Far for August Alaska Marijuana Initiative
The upcoming August 19 ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana under Alaska state law has seen little early campaign spending by advocates and none by opponents.
Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel Recommends PTSD As Qualifying Condition
Residents in Michigan suffering from PTSD may soon be allowed to treat their symptoms with medical marihuana if their doctors recommend it
New Hampshire House Committee Approves Bill To Remove Criminal Penalties For Marijuana Possession
New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee approved a bill that removes criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
DC City Council Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
Washington, DC, is set to decriminalize small-time marijuana possession after the city council Tuesday gave final approval to a decriminalization bill.
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Legalize Marijuana Group Sets Up Shop in Austin
Marijuana Policy Project has set up in Austin, Texas and hopes to legalize marijuana in the state within 5 years.
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Pro-Marijuana Billboards to Surround the Super Bowl
With teams from each state that legalized marijuana going to the Super Bowl, MPP has sprung for billboards in the area.
Open for Business
Adults are buying marijuana in every state in the nation. Only in Colorado are they now buying it in legitimate, taxpaying businesses instead of in the underground market.
Video: 2013 Year in Review - Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
This 2013 Year in Review video from the Marijuana Policy Project highlights many major marijuana accomplishments achieved over the past year
MPP Asks NIDA to Investigate Benefits of Regulating Marijuana
This data should inspire NIDA to examine the possibility that regulating marijuana like alcohol and cigarettes could be a more effective approach.
Susan Sarandon is Candid About Her Marijuana Use
Susan Sarandon, respected actress and member of MPP’s VIP Advisory Board, confessed on Wednesday that she has used marijuana before almost all award shows.
Time for Rhode Island to Tax and Regulate Marijuana
Despite marijuana policy reform leading in the polls nationwide, marriage equality beat it to the finish line in Rhode Island
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Three Myths About the Marijuana Lobby
MPP's Rob Kampia dispels 3 myths about the marijuana lobby: cartels funding legalization, the industry will market to minors and is the next big tobacco.