Known as the "Godfather of the MedicalMarijuanaMovement" in Georgia,State Rep. AllenPeakehas been breaking the law to helpfamilies in the state get access to medical marijuana. Read article here: High Times
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Utah Lawmaker Hip For Hemp Research
Utah lawmakers are hoping to find a way to adjust federal law to allow for Utah’s institutions of higher education to research the health and economic aspects of cannabis or hemp products. Republican representative Gage Froerer told members of the health and human services committee this week that he is working with Utah’s Congressional delegation […]
PA Lawmaker Sees Industrial Uses For Hemp
State Rep. Marty Flynn has read a lot about hemp, the name for cannabis plant varieties grown for industrial uses, such as fiber. During his research, he kept thinking about the legal status of the plant. “To me it seemed like there was no reason for it to be illegal,” he said. Flynn, D-Scranton, became […]
Lawmaker Vows to Eliminate the DEA’s Marijuana Eradication Program
Federal lawmakers are doing everything they can to weaken the power of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Earlier last week, the House of Representatives made a historical move by putting their seal of approval on several proposed amendments aimed at prohibiting the DEA… Read article here: High Times
Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Taxing Illegal Drugs
While the Missouri legislature can barely loosen their collective sphincter to allow the passing of an ultra-restrictive medical marijuana program, onesnidelylawmaker is working to ensure the state gets its fair share of the illegal drug trade. Read article here: High Times
Texas Lawmaker Files Pot Decrim Bill
On Monday, Texas State Representative Joe Moody, a Democrat from El Paso, proposed a new law downgrading possession of an ounce or less of marijuana to a $ 100 civil fine.Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is currently a criminal offense in the Lone Star S… Read article here: High Times