Reason for Optimism, But Work Remains After Senate Hearing
Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate may not have marked the end of the war on medical cannabis patients, but Congress is now ready to take the issue seriously.
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Broad Coalition Seeks Capitol Hill Hearings on DEA
Spurred by decades of concern over the DEA's bull-in-a-China-shop behavior, more than 120 groups asked Congress to hold hearings on the agency.
Patrick Leahy Blocks Release of Some Mexican Drug War Aid
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), head of the Senate Appropriations Committee, last week blocked the release of $95 million in funds destined to help Mexico...
Legislation Introduced to Ease Banking for Marijuana Business
The Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act aims to accomplish this by updating federal banking laws to account for discrepancies with state laws
Pro-Legalization Senator Daylin Leach Takes Advocacy to DC
Senator Leach has made clear that he intends to continue his fight for marijuana legalization while serving at the federal level.
Great TV While High: House of Cards
The Netflix binger/pot head demographic is growing in rapid numbers and no one is prouder than this blogger. If you haven’t seen House of Cards yet...
Lawmakers to Vote on Hemp Amendment to Federal Farm Bill
Ron Wyden introduced an amendment to SB 3240, a federal farm bill, that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing industrial hemp
Medical Marijuana Lobby Day - June 17, Washington DC
Students for Sensible Drug Policy will convene a medical marijuana lobby day to encourage Congress to allow states to create their own cannabis policies.
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Clears Committee in Nevada
Nevada's Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved SB 374. The dispensary bill now moves to the full senate for a vote.
New Hampshire Legislature Votes to Approve Medical Marijuana
The New Hampshire Senate voted 18-6 to approve HB 573, bringing the state closer to passing the country's next medical marijuana law
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New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
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NJ Senate Candidate Smokes a Joint for Drug War Victims
Don DeZarn, libertarian candidate for the New Jersey Senate, smoked a joint in Veteran's Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
the Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to approve a bill that would allow Illinois residents to use medical marijuana if their physicians recommend it.
Congress Forms "Over-Criminalization" Task Force
Ten members of the House Judiciary Committee have agreed to form an Over-Criminalization Task Force to review the expansion of the federal criminal code.
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.
New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Killed
NH won't be the next state to decriminalize marijuana possession. The state Senate Thursday killed a decriminalization bill, calling it "deeply flawed."
The Lotus Eco Elise: Sexy and Sustainable Hemp Car
The Lotus Eco Elise takes “green” automotives to a whole new level of sustainability. Lotus is not worried...
Bill Filed to Create National Marijuana Commission
A bill that would establish a National Commission on Marijuana Policy was introduced in the US Congress last week.