New Jerseyans Ready to Decriminalize Marijuana, Poll Finds
The poll comes as the legislature is considering Senate Bill 1977, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana.
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What Will Legal Marijuana Look Like in Washington?
Here are the Initial Draft Rules [for legal marijuana in Washington] promulgated by the state Liquor Control Board.
Marijuana-Based Medicines Okayed in France
France has modified its Public Health Code to allow for the use of marijuana-based medicines, apparently including raw marijuana itself.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Decriminalizing marijuana possession will allow law enforcement officials to spend more time and attention addressing serious crimes.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 5, 2013:
California Senate Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
The prospects for SB 566 are very good. Unlike past industrial hemp bills, this version does not go into effect until it is authorized by federal law
New York Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
This is a simple matter of compassion. This is the fourth time the State Assembly has passed a medical marijuana bill. Now it’s time for the Senate to act.
Texas Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Passes
Gov. Rick Perry (R) had called on the legislature to pass both bills. It is almost certain that he will sign the unemployment drug testing bill into law.
Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Bills
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed four bills to establish a legal, marijuana market and begin the development for industrial hemp production.
OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives
OAS released a report on drug control that includes an assessment of the current state of affairs and looks at scenarios for directions in drug policy.
Stopping the IRS War on Medical Marijuana Providers
Some way has to be found to exempt state-permitted medical marijuana providers from the clutches of 280E and its punitive tax burden.
Republic of Georgia Could Legalize Marijuana
The government of the former Soviet republic of Georgia is considering legalizing marijuana, the country's Labor, Health, and Social Affairs minister said.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.08)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 8, 2013:
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.
Justice Safety Valve Act Introduced in House
On Wednesday, US Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, House Bill 1695, in the House.
The Push Is on for PTSD and Medical Marijuana
Murphy also wants to ensure that his state's new medical marijuana law provides for access to the plant for PTSD.
Missouri Man Killed After Firing at Police in Drug Raid
A Warrensburg, Missouri, man was shot and killed by police executing a drug search warrant last Thursday night.
Congress Predicts Current Congress Will Legalize Hemp
Along with his general optimism for where the issue is going, Blumenauer predicted that the current Congress will legalize hemp growing.