Longtime marijuana law reform advocate Ohio Representative Bob Hagan (D-Youngstown) said last week he does not intend to revamp arecreational pot legalization resolutionfor a possible ballot measure in November 2014. Rep Hagan’s original proposal was sid… High Times
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Uruguay May Have Started A Marijuana Legalization Storm In Latin America
It’s barely been a month since Uruguay moved to legalize marijuana, and yet the effects of the decision are already being felt well outside of its borders. Neighboring Argentina, a long-time proponent of keeping marijuana illegal, gave its first indication that Uruguay’s pivot has tempted it to at least consider legalizing the drug. The recently […]
Tommy Chong Celebrates Colorado Legalization!
On the first weekend of 2014, stoner legend Tommy Chong traveled to Colorado to celebrate Rocky Mountain highs! High Times
Southern Cone Reacts to Uruguay Legalization
President José Mujica signed Uruguay's cannabis legalization bill into law on Christmas Eve, and the country's neighbors are preparing for the new policy to take effect — apparently with more trepidation than hope. High Times
Opposition to Legalization Falls 26 Points
A new poll from the Associated Press shows that American attitudes toward the legalization of personal amounts of marijuana has plummeted since Washington and Colorado did just that in 2012. A 2010 AP poll found 55 percent of adults opposed legalization while the latest p… High Times
Marijuana-related Business Sees Growth as Legalization Spreads
CNBCBy Jane Wells As legalization of cannabis grows, so too is the outlook of companies catering to the marijuana business. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in New York Senate
Public Opinion, Wasted Tax Dollars and Racially Discriminatory Arrests Push Legislators to Fix Broken Marijuana Policies Colorado, Washington, and Now Uruguay Offer Sensible Models and Precedent for Reform New York Today, New York State Senator Liz Krueger introduced a bill to tax and regulate marijuana for adult use. The bill would end the criminalization of […]
White House Will Allow Marijuana Legalization Laws to Proceed in Colorado and Washington
Historic Breakthrough in Struggle to End Marijuana Prohibition Attorney General Eric Holder informed the governors of Washington and Colorado today that the Department of Justice will allow the states to implement their ballot initiatives that legalized the production, distribution, and sale of marijuana for adults. Deputy Attorney General James Cole also issued a memo to […]
Historic U.S. Senate Hearing on Marijuana Legalization
Drug Policy Alliance: Era of Robust State-Based Regulation Has Begun Majority of Americans Now Support Legalizing and Regulating Marijuana like Alcohol Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a first-ever Senate hearing on the issue of marijuana legalization and the tension between state and federal marijuana laws. September 10, 2013 Drug Policy Alliance read more Drug […]
Marijuana Legalization Fails In Maine
The Maine State Legislature failed to pass a bill on Thursday that would have legalized, taxed and regulated recreational marijuana for adults. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz