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March 21, 2014
03/21/2014
Why Dianne Feinstein Opposes Marijuana Legalization

Why Dianne Feinstein Opposes Marijuana Legalization

California’s senior senator, Dianne Feinstein, has joined Governor Jerry Brown in voicing her disapproval of marijuana legalization. “The risk of people using marijuana and driving is very substantial,”...
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March 13, 2014
03/13/2014
California Democrats Officially Add Marijuana Legalization to Platform

California Democrats Officially Add Marijuana Legalization to Platform

California Democrats approved adding a position in support of taxing and regulating marijuana to the party’s platform Sunday, despite opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown (D). This is a major shift...
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June 6, 2013
06/06/2013
California Senate Approves Industrial Hemp Bill

California Senate Approves Industrial Hemp Bill

A bill that would set up provisions for growing industrial hemp in the Golden State passed the state Senate Tuesday on a unanimous vote. It now heads...
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November 13, 2012
11/13/2012

CNN Video: CA Gov Jerry Brown Champions States’ Rights On Cannabis

California Governor Jerry Brown was on CNN’s State of the Union this past Sunday November 11, 2012. Candy Crowley and Governor Brown discussed the recent election results, his push...
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November 1, 2012
11/01/2012
California Medical Association Calls on Governor Brown to Urge for Marijuana’s Reclassification

California Medical Association Calls on Governor Brown to Urge for Marijuana’s Reclassification

More than two weeks ago, with less fanfare than it deserved, the California Medical Association (CMA) voted to urge Governor Brown to petition the federal government to reclassify...
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September 19, 2012
09/19/2012
California Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Signed Into Law

California Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Signed Into Law

03:06pm California Gov. Jerry Brown Monday signed into law Assembly Bill 472, the “911 Good Samaritan Bill,” aimed at reducing fatal drug overdoses by removing the threat of...
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August 29, 2012
08/29/2012
California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes

California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes

04:18pm A bill aimed at saving the lives of drug overdose victims by protecting those who would come to their assistance from prosecution on drug charges...
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