Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana
As of Monday, Vermont will be the 17th state to decriminalize marijuana possession. A bill passed earlier this year goes into effect then.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 26, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open in Vermont
Vermont passed medical marijuana legislation 2 years ago, and now qualifying patients can finally purchase medication at medical marijuana dispensaries.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Decriminalizing marijuana possession will allow law enforcement officials to spend more time and attention addressing serious crimes.
Vermont Approves Measure to Decriminalize Marijuana
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a measure that will decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana in Vermont.
Full Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval to Marijuana Bill
The Vermont Senate voted 24-6 Tuesday to give initial approval to a bill that would decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana.
A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses
Marijuana reform legislation is being introduced at state houses across the land at levels never seen before.
Vermont House Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Vermont House of Representatives approved a bill 98-44 Friday that would decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana.
Hearings on Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana in Vermont
Hearings on bills to decriminalize marijuana in Vermont will be held by the House Judiciary Committee on 4/3 and the Senate Judiciary Committee on 4/4.
Vermont Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Vermont has become the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year: "An Act Relating to Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana".
Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession in Vermont
A tripartisan group of 39 co-sponsors has introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, which would be punishable with a civil citation and fine.
Several States Considering Legislation To Legalize Adult Cannabis Consumption
Lawmakers in several states are anticipated to debate legislative measures this year that seek to legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis...
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Marijuana Policy Project has Big Plans for 2013
Marijuana Policy Project has big plans for 2013, such as building support for tax and regulate measures in California, Maine and Oregon.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 2, 2013:
The Next Seven States to Legalize Marijuana?
Rolling Stone's Tim Dickinson continues his coverage of marijuana legalization with a not unjustifiably optimistic article, "The Next Seven States to...
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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...
New England Marijuana Legalization Bills Coming
In the wake of this month's marijuana legalization victories in Colorado and Washington, legislators in New England are ramping up efforts to be the next...