While the state of Florida continues to pussyfoot around with the implementation of a CBD-only law, the stage is being set to to legalize a full-scale medical marijuana program in 2016. United For Care, whose proposal to legalize the leaf for medicinal purposes failed by … Read article here: High Times
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NBA Players Call for League to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Considering that 23 states have legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes and that the NBA prohibits any type of pot use,TMZ Sportsdecided to find out what players thought of the NBA's drug policy. Read article here: High Times
Texas Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2015
While a recent proposal aimed at establishing a taxed and regulated cannabis market in the state of Texas seemed to be more of a long shot than a three-legged horse coming out of the gate ass first, the motion managed to win the approval of a key legislative committee ear… Read article here: High Times
Governor of Puerto Rico Signs Executive Order to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla of Puerto Rico signed an executive order yesterday legalizing medical marijuana in the U.S. territory. The order enables the Puerto Rican Health Department to authorize the use of marijuana and its derivatives for medical purposes. The Health Secretary now has three months to produce a report etching out the details of […]
Poll: Majority of Americans Want to Legalize Pot
Fifty-two percent of Americans believe that cannabis should be legal—a big 9 percent jump in support since 2012. This is the first time since the question was first asked in 1975 that the survey has found supporters to be in the majority. Read article here: High Times
Texas Attempts to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Texas lawmakers are fighting to bring a comprehensivemedical marijuana programto the Lone Star State in 2015. Last week, legislation was submitted aimed atlegalizingthe cultivation and distribution of cannabis for patients suffering from a variety … Read article here: High Times
Michigan Hopes to Legalize Recreational Weed in 2016
While Michigan lawmakers continue to lock horns in the legislature over proposed changes to repair the state’s crippled medical marijuana program, an organization fighting for total reform has emerged from the sidelines with plans to put the question of a taxed and … Read article here: High Times
Senators Introduce Bill To Legalize MMJ
Bipartisan legislation was introduced yesterday in the U.S. Senate proposing to change federal law such that states could regulate the medical use of marijuana without fear of prosecution. A somewhat unlikely team of Senators Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), and Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) stood with parents and patients to discuss The CARERS […]
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
Florida Lawmakers Attempts to Legalize Statewide Cannabis Industry
A democratic lawmaker has proposed the establishment of a regulated, recreational marijuana market in Florida. While the bill is not expected to pass, many believe the state has a real chance at legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. Read article here: High Times