Vermont Lawmakers Threaten: Legalize Cannabis or Face Alcohol Prohibition
Vermont, you have stolen my heart. A group of Vermont lawmakers have threatened to reinstate alcohol prohibition unless a vote is passed to legalize cannabis.
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Vermont Could Be Next State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Vermont could become the first state in history to legalize recreational marijuana via state legislature with a new bill submitted Tuesday that aims to end prohibition of the plant. Senate Bill 95 would legalize the possession, use and sale of recreational marijuana in the state for those 21 and older.
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Vermont Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Marijuana
National momentum appears to be shifting toward marijuana legalization, and observers say Vermont or Rhode Island could be the next states to legalize. "It's pretty easy to give us a call, and we'll call you back," said Sen. David Zuckerman, who plans to introduce a marijuana legalization bill this session.
Rand Corporation to Consult on Marijuana Study in Vermont
Beginning this week, the Rand Corporation will send representatives to Vermont to work with the state’s Secretary of Administration on a study of the effects of taxing and regulating marijuana similarly to alcohol...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 2, 2014:
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Vermont to Study Marijuana Legalization
Vermont's Governor's office is gearing up for a task assigned by the Legislature: studying the fiscal and other impacts if the state legalizes marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 30, 2014:
Bill to Improve Medical Marijuana Access in Vermont Gets Final Approval
The Vermont Senate approved a bill that will improve access to medical marijuana and remove the cap of 1,000 patients who may benefit from dispensaries.
Tennessee: Lawmakers Approve Measures Reclassifying Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity
State lawmakers have signed off on legislation to reclassify and regulate industrial hemp, it now goes to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam for his signature.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014.
Vermont Legislature Seeks to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
Vermont’s medical marijuana program has come a long way since the law was first approved by the Legislature back in 2004. In 2011,
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
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 6, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
MPP Plans to End Prohibition in 10 More States by 2017
MPP will work to pass voter initiatives in at least five states and bills in five state legislatures to end marijuana prohibition.
Vermont Health Commissioner Talks Regulation
Last week brought new hope for making marijuana legal in Vermont, a state that just decriminalized marijuana possession this past summer.
The Next Ten States to End Marijuana Prohibition
MPP will work with local and national allies to pass initiatives in at least five states and bills in five state legislatures to end marijuana prohibition.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.04)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 4, 2013: