An emergency bill to fix a legislative drafting error that had local governments in California racing to ban medical marijuana cultivation wonGov. Jerry Brown’s signature on Wednesday. Read article here: High Times
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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
Tennessee: Statewide Decriminalization Bill Introduced
Lawmakers in Tennessee have taken steps to reform the state’s antiquated pot laws with the filing of a set of bills aimed at decriminalizing the possession and distribution of small amounts of marijuana.Earlier last week, Senator JeffYarbroand Repr… Read article here: High Times
Chicago Mayor Proposes Statewide Drug Decriminalization
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel believes state lawmakers should consider decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of controlled substances across the entire state. Earlier this week, the mayor testified before the House Senate Joint Criminal Reform Committee, in which h… High Times