Tag: Grand Rapids

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March 27, 2014
03/27/2014
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.25)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.25)

More jail guards gone wild! Smuggling dope, smuggling meth, cooking marijuana butter. Plus, a Customs officer winks at semis full of weed blowing through his lane, a...
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July 24, 2013
07/24/2013
Grand Rapids Decriminalization: No Spike in Cases

Grand Rapids Decriminalization: No Spike in Cases

The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan decriminalized marijuana possession, effective May 1, 2013. One argument against the city’s decision was that it would lead to a rise...
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May 21, 2013
05/21/2013
Grand Rapids City Manager Comments on Decriminalization

Grand Rapids City Manager Comments on Decriminalization

Greg Sundstrom, city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan, spoke in his latest video blog about the effects marijuana decriminalization has had in the city: “The city’s still...
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May 1, 2013
05/01/2013
MI – Grand Rapids Decriminalization Takes Effect

MI – Grand Rapids Decriminalization Takes Effect

Grand Rapids residents voted in November to decriminalize minor marijuana offenses. People possessing up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana will receive a ticket rather than jail. The...
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March 11, 2013
03/11/2013
Grand Rapids Marijuana Dispensaries, Raided Wednesday, Still in Business

Grand Rapids Marijuana Dispensaries, Raided Wednesday, Still in Business

Grand Rapids police raided three medical marijuana dispensaries last Wednesday seizing nearly everything in sight; the Mid-Michigan Compassion Club, the Natural Wellness and Purple Med. GRPD believed they...
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February 21, 2013
02/21/2013
Grand Rapids, MI Waiting to Implement Decriminalization

Grand Rapids, MI Waiting to Implement Decriminalization

Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan approved Prop 2 in November, a decriminalization initiative that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable by a small fine....
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January 11, 2013
01/11/2013
Michigan: Municipalities Ignoring Voters’ Will Regarding Marijuana Liberalization Measures

Michigan: Municipalities Ignoring Voters’ Will Regarding Marijuana Liberalization Measures

Elected officials in Detroit and other Michigan cities have failed to implement local citizens’ initiatives that seek to amend municipal marijuana laws. On Election Day, voters in four cities...
By: NORML
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November 8, 2012
11/08/2012
Local Depenalization Measures Win Big On Election Day

Local Depenalization Measures Win Big On Election Day

In addition to the historic Election Day votes in Colorado and Washington, voters in several cities in Massachusetts and Michigan also decided overwhelmingly in favor of ending marijuana prohibition....
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November 8, 2012
11/08/2012
More Drug-Related Election Results, Good and Bad

More Drug-Related Election Results, Good and Bad

04:23pm We’ve covered the two-out-three victories for the statewide marijuana legalization initiatives and we’ve covered the medical marijuana initiative victory in Massachusetts, but there was more...
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October 31, 2012
10/31/2012
Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week

Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week

Voters in Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Oregon, and Washington will not be the only ones deciding on marijuana policy on Election Day. Voters in four Michigan cities...
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September 17, 2012
09/17/2012
Grand Rapids, MI Police Chief Opposes Relaxing Pot Law

Grand Rapids, MI Police Chief Opposes Relaxing Pot Law

The police chief in Michigan’s second-largest city opposes a ballot question that would make marijuana possession a civil infraction in Grand Rapids, not a misdemeanor crime. He said...
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August 22, 2012
08/22/2012
Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession

Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession

Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal, fine-only offense. The City Commissioner’s office has approved...
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August 15, 2012
08/15/2012
Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids

Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids City Commission approved ballot language for a marijuana proposal that voters will consider in November. A Grand Rapids city charter amendment would make possession and...
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