A bill to allow research on growing hemp for industrial uses passed the Alabama Legislature tonight. Gov. Robert Bentley could sign it into law. The bill, by Rep. Ken Johnson, R-Moulton, authorizes the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to administer research, including studies by state universities, on developing hemp as a crop that could […]
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Bill Advances, But Activists Are Not Celebrating
Ohio medical marijuana bill moves in the state house. Read article here: High Times
Colorado Legislature Approves Bill to Help Young Medical Marijuana Patients
School Districts Must Now Establish Policies to Facilitate On-Campus Administration of Medical Marijuana Governor Hickenlooper Expected to Sign Bill Today, in a unanimous vote, the Colorado Senate approved legislation mandating that school districts establish a policy to ensure that young medical marijuana patients can take their medicine on school grounds. As a show of respect, […]
Colorado Pot Profiteers Draft Bill to Hijack the Industry
A new bill in Colorado could change the legal marijuana market as we know it. Read article here: High Times
Pennsylvania Senate Surprises Advocates By Passing Medical Marijuana Bill
Pennsylvania officially has a fighting chance at legalizing a comprehensive medical marijuana program in 2016. Read article here: High Times
Denver Council Kills Bill Limiting the Number of Marijuana Dispensaries—For Now
Denver City Council voted not to limit the number of marijuana dispensaries in the city. Read article here: High Times
Rhode Island Finally Gets a Hearing for Recreational Marijuana Bill
Marijuana advocates have been eyeballing Rhode Island for the past couple of years as being a prime candidate to become one of the first states to end prohibition by way of the state legislature, but so far lawmakers have missed every opportunity to bring this progressive… Read article here: High Times
Senators Reject Medical Marijuana Bill in South Carolina
On Thursday, South Carolina Senators voted 7-4 against a bill that would have created a safe and accessible medical marijuana program in the state. Read article here: High Times
Virgin Island Senate Passes Hemp Bill, Now Must Face Governor
Senator Positive Nelson’s hemp bill, which was indefinitely tabled in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary in February, was given a different number and a new lease of life — along with some restrictions — and won the support of most senators at Wednesday’s session at the Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Above, Mr. Nelson […]
Bill Passes To Allow Medical Marijuana Oil In Virginia
Big news today for children and adults hoping to get a form of medical marijuana to treat epilepsy. The General Assembly has passed a bill allowing cannabidiol, or CBD, to be produced and distributed in Virginia. Senator Dave Marsden said, “Marijuana is a plant and there is a process by which you can derive these […]