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
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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 […]
Rhode Island: Legalizing Hemp
The Rhode Island House has approved legalizing the growth of hemp. The House on Thursday approved a bill that would allow hemp cultivation and establish guidelines for it. Hemp can be used to make textiles, lotions and other products. It is a type of cannabis plant and resembles marijuana, but it’s non-intoxicating. House Speaker Nicholas […]
Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis Industry
Some predict Rhode Island could be the first state in America to legalize recreational marijuana by way of the state legislature. Earlier this week, lawmakers introduced abill that wouldrepeal prohibition across the state and establish operations for a taxed a… Read article here: High Times
New York’s Long Island Submits to Reefer Madness
HIGH TIMES would like to commend the underground marijuana growers of Long Island, New York for being so successful at their chosen profession that they inspired this paranoid piece of yellow “journalism” from their local station, High Times
Patients and Caregivers Rally Outside of Senator Skelos Office in Long Island to Demand Action on Medical Marijuana Bill
Senate Leadership is Holding Up a Vote on the Bill, Leaving Sick New Yorkers to Needlessly Suffer Senate Refuses to Act on Bill Supported by More Than 80% of New York Voters and Thousands of New York Patients, Doctors & Caregivers Rockville Centre, Long Island — Today, parents of children with epilepsy and patients living […]
Patients, Families, Doctors Host Educational Medical Marijuana Forum Tonight in Mineola, Long Island
March for Compassion Continues Throughout the State as Support for the Compassionate Care Act Grows Long Island – Tonight, patients, families, advocates, and doctors will host an educational forum in Mineola, Long Island. The public forum is part of the March for Compassion — a month-long series of actions and events across the state to […]
Rhode Island: Legal Marijuana Possible
On Wednesday, the nation’s smallest state took a big step towards recreational legalization when legislators introduced the Marijuana Regulation, Control and Taxation Act that would permit possession of up to one ounce by all adults 21 and older. Introduced by state… High Times
Assembly Health Committee Holds Long Island Hearing on Medical Marijuana in Advance of 2014 Legislative Session
NY Patients and Families Join Medical Experts in Calling on Legislature to Take Immediate Action to Pass Legislation Twenty States and D.C. Have Medical Marijuana Programs To End the Needless Suffering of Patients Mineola — Today, dozens of patients and caregivers of those living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, severe seizure disorders, and other serious, debilitating […]
Long Island Patients and Community Members Rally in Long Island in Support of Medical Marijuana Bill
Senate Has Yet to Vote on Bill Supported by 82% of New Yorkers and Hundreds of New York Doctors and Patients Advocates Urge Senate to Pass the Bill Before the End of Legislation Session Next Week Garden City, Long Island – Today, patients and community members from across Long Island gathered at the Garden City, […]