Medical Marijuana Bill Is Faced With Difficulties in New York Senate
A high-ranking state senator in New York has expressed that he has no plans to move the medical marijuana bill out of his committee,reports The Poughkeepsie Journal.
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Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Setback in NY Senate
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in New York suffered a major setback Monday, the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters he would sign a medical marijuana bill -- so long as it "makes sense."
Mexico May Follow Colorado and Washington on Marijuana Policy
Mexico’s president is hinting that he is considering making marijuana legal south of the border, San Francisco Weekly reports. In an interview published...
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Decriminalizing Pot Possession Advances in Philly, But Conflicts Could Stymie City Law
Councilman Jim Kenney says it takes about 17,000 hours of police work annually in Philly to process those arrested with less than an ounce of weed and it disproportionately affects minorities.
"Vote Medical Marijuana" Campaign Airs TV Ads Calling Out Congressional Opponents of Medical Marijuana
The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC in Maryland and South Florida over the next few days to draw attention to Members of Congress who opposed medical marijuana reform in last week's House vote.
NORML PAC Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine 2nd CD Primary
NORML PAC is endorsing state Senator Troy Jackson in his campaign to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine...
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Texas GOP Convention Moves to Add Medical Marijuana to Platform
The Temporary Platform Committee of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) today passed an amendment to the Healthcare and Nutritional Supplements plank of the proposed 2014 RPT Platform that would allow Texas doctors to prescribe marijuana.
Minnesota Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed SB 2470, making Minnesota the 22nd state with a compassionate medical marijuana law. While the new law contains...
Nevada Legalization Ballot Initiative Launched
The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol launched a signature drive Tuesday in support of a 2016 ballot measure that would end marijuana prohibition in Nevada.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.21)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 21, 2014:
Minnesota: Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Compromise Measure
Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers, along with Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, agreed late last week to legislation that seeks to provide access to limited preparations of cannabis to qualified patients.
Missouri Becomes 19th State To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Nixon made Missouri history by allowing the state to join the ranks of 18 others that have eliminated the possibility of jail time for the possession of marijuana.
NORML PAC Endorses Wes Neuman for Congress in Florida’s 7th District
NORML PAC is endorsing Wes Neuman in his campaign against incumbent John Mica to become the next Congressman for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Uruguay's Mujica Is the Grumpy Old Man of Global Marijuana Legalization
Uruguay will formally unveil the regulations for its legal marijuana commerce next week, although the broad outlines are already known. The stuff will...
The Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act Introduced in US Congress
The Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act is a serious federal move to get marijuana recognized for the incredible and 100% proven medical benefits it can have to those who seriously need it.
Medical Marijuana On the Move in Minnesota Senate
Once again, the medical marijuana bill authored by Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Carly Melin cleared another legislative hurdle. The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee just voted
Past Marijuana Convictions Could Be Sealed if SB 218 Becomes Law in Colorado
If Senate Bill 218 is passed, Coloradans could petition to have their previous marijuana-related convictions sealed if they would have not been crimes under current Colorado law.
NORML Interviews: PA State Senator and US Congressional Candidate Daylin Leach
Senator Leach Talks Marijuana Policy with National NORML Comm. Director Erik Altieri and PhillyNORML Comm. Director Joe Forte NORML recently interviewed Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach regarding marijuana law reform and the…