Some of the biggest news to surface this past week comes from Florida, where marijuana activists are on their way to getting both medical and recreational marijuana on the ballot in the 2016 election. In Vermont, a key legislative gatekeeper suggests the state will become… Read article here: High Times
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HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: August 31
It was another exciting week in the fight to legalize marijuana in the United States. Several groups announced the launch of campaigns aimed at getting medical marijuana on the ballot in the 2016 election, while news broke on Friday that Florida has joined the ranks of on… Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: August 24
Efforts to legalize marijuana in the United States are starting to pick up once again now that summer is coming to a close. Some of the biggest news to surface last week was word that United for Care, the group attempting to get medical marijuana back on the ballot in Flo… Read article here: High […]
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: August 10
Perhaps the biggest news to surface was that of a proposed resolution demanding that the federal government mind its own business when it comes to states passing marijuana laws. Other highlights include two Massachusetts initiatives battling it out to legalize recre… Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: July 13
It was another interesting week in the world of marijuana legalization in the United States. Two federal bills were introduced: one purportedly designed to facilitate marijuana research, and another that would make banks accessible to the cannabis industry. Other highligh… Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: July 6
It was another eventful week in the world of marijuana legalization across the United States. Perhaps the biggest news was the submission of a sentencing reform bill seeking to no longer make certain drug related crimes a federal offense, as well as Louisiana Governor Bob… Read article here: High Times
As Clock Runs Out on Legislative Session, Patients & Families Rally in Albany to Demand Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana Before More Loved Ones Needlessly Die
Abandoned by Cuomo, Families Turn to Legislature to Pass a Bipartisan Bill Bill Would Create Emergency Access Program to Provide Relief to Critically Ill Patients, including Children with Epilepsy Albany– Patients, family members, and advocates stood with legislators from both sides of the aisle today in support of A.7060 (Gottfried) / S.5086 (Griffo), a bill […]
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: May 18
It is reassuring that although prohibition remains alive and well in most of the nation, the spread of Uncle Sam’spropagandain regards to marijuana seems to have been contained. Of course, this is due to the tireless efforts of activists and progressive … Read article here: High Times
Alabama: Legislative Gatekeeper Kills Medical Marijuana Bill, Claims State Doesn’t Need It
Earlier this week, it seemed as though Alabama lawmakers were prepared to stand in support of Senate Bill 326, the most comprehensive plan to legalize cannabis for medicinal purposes in the South, when it was nearly given unanimous approval by the Alabama Senate Judiciary… Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: March 30
Recent statistics indicate the majority of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. The latest poll conducted by the General Social Survey shows, for the first time in nearly 40 years, the consensus sides with allowing adults to use marijuana without fear of legal… Read article here: High Times