Colombia Part of Growing Trend in Latin America; Last Week President of Uruguay Called for Legal Regulation of Marijuana Colombia’s Constitutional Court today approved the
By Phillip Smith The Chicago City Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana — a little more
by Erik Altieri The New Jersey General Assembly yesterday evening voted 44-30 in favor of Assembly Bill 1465, which removes criminal penalties for the possession
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wants To De-Criminalize Marijuana Possession If Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel gets his way, getting caught with 15 grams or less of
Rhode Island cannabis advocates have reason to cheer today as Governor Lincoln Chafee signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession into law. The law will
By Scott Morgan This week’s exciting news that Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are backing an effort to end New York City’s mindless marijuana arrest
Is Marijuana Decriminalization Coming To Rhode Island? By Anthony Johnson Decriminalizing cannabis can save law enforcement resources and hard-earned tax dollars as it is getting
New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves Marijuana Decriminalization The New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill that would replace criminal penalties with
Today, Monday, May 21st, the Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on Assembly Bill 1465, which would make possession of one-half ounce, or 15 grams,
Drug Possession Laws – Marijuana Decriminalization By Ben Brewin An increasing number of states are considering marijuana decriminalization efforts. It is a begrudging acknowledgment that
Group Seeks Less Strict Weed Laws Residents advocate minimized legal repercussions for possession, attempt to lower drug’s degree of priority By Callie Herod A group
Group Wants Marijuana Possession Decriminalized In Grand Rapids More and more municipalities are realizing that their marijuana laws are outdated. Incarcerating people for marijuana only
Marijuana Decriminalization In New Hampshire Yesterday was one of the most interesting days in the New Hampshire House’s history in regards to marijuana. The end
Marijuana Decriminalization In Connecticut Saves Taxpayers Money One of the biggest arguments in support of marijuana legalization is that it would save tax payers money
By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town A majority of Vermont voters favor removing criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana, according
New Hampshire House Bill 1526 Seeks To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession Yesterday the New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committees held a hearing on
By Ernesto Benavides Health experts in Portugal said Friday that Portugal’s decision 10 years ago to decriminalise drug use and treat addicts rather than punishing
Rep. John Conyers Says Marijuana Should Be Decriminalized by Morgan Fox At a press conference at the National Press Club on Friday, representatives of Institute
How much longer Until Politicians Change Outdated Marijuana Laws?? By Johnny Green When asked, ‘When will weed be legal?’ most people would answer with ‘very
By Nadia Jones We all know that in many states, being caught with varying amounts of marijuana can yield some pretty hefty fines and in
In a special session Saturday at the Capitol, the Connecticut Senate passed legislation that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Lt. Gov. Nancy
The global war on drugs has failed with devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world, argues a new report released today[pdf]. “In 40
Advocates of a pair of marijuana reform bills hope amended language and a persuasive governor will guarantee the General Assembly passes one or both before
By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town Connecticut lawmakers are taking up a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. The legislation has made its way
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