Overwhelming Majority of New Yorkers Support Allowing Medical Marijuana for Patients in Need Albany — Today, dozens of patients living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, and other serious, debilitating medical conditions travelled from around the state to demand that the New York State Senate pass the Compassionate Care Act (S.4406/Savino) immediately. The bill, which would […]
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Bill Maher on The Greening of America
It’s a brave new pothead world. Until fairly recently, even a year ago, I would not have guessed that we would be at the place we are now – with 18 states legalizing medical marijuana and, according to one recent poll, a whopping 85 percent of the nation supporting medical use. For all our political […]
New York Assembly Passes Medical Bill
In New York's legislature, both recreational and medical marijuana are finding traction. High Times
Hickenlooper Signs Industrial Hemp Bill Into Law
Supporters of hemp cultivation in the United States are one step closer to seeing that happen. Governor Hickenlooper signed SB13-241 into law. The legislation authorized the state of Colorado to begin distributing hemp licenses. With the United States being the largest importer of hemp in the world, activists say it’s a positive step forward. ”Coloradans can now […]
New York State Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Medicinal Use of Marijuana in New York State
<p>Passage Follows New Poll: 82% of New Yorkers Support Medical Marijuana, Including 81% of Both Democrats and Republicans</p> <p>Healthcare Practitioners and Patients Urge New York Senate to Pass Bill Without Delay </p> New York: Earlier today, the New York State Assembly passed the Compassionate Care Act (A.6357/Gottfried) by a vote of 95 to 38. The bill, […]
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
The Senate today approved legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses, sending the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn. The issue pitted supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from pain they say only cannabis can ease against opponents who contend the legislation would undermine public safety. Sponsoring Sen. […]
Vermont Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure; Governor Expected to Sign Bill
MONTPELIER — State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a measure that will decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana in Vermont. The bill will now be transmitted to Gov. Peter Shumlin, who is expected to sign it into law in coming weeks, at which time Vermont will become the 17th state in the nation […]
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill; Full Senate Will Consider Measure
SPRINGFIELD — Following a hearing Wednesday, the Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to approve a bill that would allow Illinois residents with serious illnesses to use medical marijuana if their physicians recommend it. The full 59-member Senate will now consider the measure, which received approval from the full House of Representatives on April 17. Medical […]
Bill to Define Pot Near Kids As Child Abuse
A new bill introduced in the Colorado Senate Health and Human Services Committee last Thursday seeks to circumvent the state's 2012 legalization of recreational marijuana by making it a crime to use or possess pot in front of minors. Senate Bill 2… High Times
Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana in Minnesota
KSTP.comBy Naomi Pescovitz A bill legalizing medical marijuana is back in Minnesota. On Thursday, a group of lawmakers from both parities will introduce legislation that would allow Minnesotans to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz