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Move to Allow Medical Marijuana in Ohio
Ohio could be next to secure medical marijuana through an amendment being proposed to the state’s constitution called the Ohio Cannabis Rights Amendment.
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Medical Marijuana Could Be Legalized in New York This Spring
Bolstered by public acceptance and hints of support from Gov. Cuomo proponents believe re-drafted legislation will be approved in New York this spring.
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Will Florida Gov. Scott Thwart Humane Bid for Limited Medical Marijuana?
Even if bills are approved by both chambers before the scheduled end of session next week, Gov. Scott might sink the effort with a veto.
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Many Factors on the Road to Marijuana Legalization in Colorado
Several factors such the creation of strong medical marijuana regulatory structures and national and local grass-roots campaigns to decriminalize possession
Colorado Enjoys Marijuana Legalization
Legal marijuana sales began in Colorado on January 1, and now Denver already appears to be well-placed to claim the title of America's cannabis capital.
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Proposal to Limit Prosecutions of Marijuana Cases in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn district attorney’s office will stop prosecuting people arrested on charges of possessing small amounts of marijuana
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Puerto Rico to Legalize Marijuana and Prostitution?
After years of recession, Puerto Rico is contemplating different proposals to jumpstart its sagging economy including legal prostitution and marijuana use.
Alaska: Election Officials Postpone Marijuana Legalization Vote to November
Alaska voters will decide this November on a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults.
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Colorado Marijuana Law Frustrates Nebraska Law Officers
Nebraska officers are frustrated that their agencies have to bear the cost of prosecuting people for drug violations tied to Colorado's legalized marijuana.
"Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands" Could Be Freed Under New Federal Clemency Rules
The Justice Department will soon release new, more expansive criteria for recommending federal prisoner clemency applications for President Obama to review.
German Law Professors Support Legalization
Keep fighting, German Stoners. I live in Washington state and there was a time I didn't think we'd ever see legalization either.
Washington State Marijuana Retail Licenses Lottery Rolls Out This Week
The Washington State Marijuana Licenses Lottery begins with a total of 334 retail licenses to be awarded.
Five Medical Marijuana Patients From Washington State Proceed to Trial in Federal Court
A Family from Washington expects to go to trial on federal charges, despite the Obama Administration's claims it does not target seriously ill patients.
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Colorado Abandons Medical Marijuana Crackdown
Colorado appears to be stopping its crackdown on medical marijuana growers growing large amounts without the kind of oversight faced by commercial growers.
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State Senate Panel Advances Medical Marijuana Regulations
California Medical marijuana dispensaries would need state Public Health Department licenses under legislation supported Monday by a state Senate panel.
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Time to Take the High Road and Legalize Medical Cannabis at the Federal Level
Washington US Attorney Jenny Durkan assessed the state’s poorly-regulated medical cannabis program in 2013. "Not tenable".
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Medical Marijuana Referendum Supporters Mobilize
Even though Election Day is more than six months away there are good reasons to start encouraging supporters yes votes now.
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Blake Griffin: Medical Marijuana in NBA "Makes Sense"
Blake Griffin said he would support the use of medical marijuana in the NBA because it would ween players off of traditional prescription painkillers.