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It's on in Alaska! Marijuana Legalization Vote Coming in August
Alaska election officials have certified that a marijuana legalization initiative there has qualified for the ballot. Alaskans will go to the polls in August.
Farm Bill Passes Second Chamber, With Hemp, Without Drug Testing
[image:1 align:right caption:true]The Senate has passed the version of the Farm Bill sent to it last week by the House of Representatives, meaning that the legislation, which includes a section aut
DC Council Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The District of Columbia city council today approved a marijuana decriminalization bill, but a second vote is needed for final approval.
DC City Council Voting on Marijuana Decriminalization Today
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Media and Politicians Call Out Obama Over Marijuana Rescheduling
In his now famous interview with Jake Tapper last we
Could Different Drug Policies Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman?
The tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman yesterday has prompted expressions of grief and of praise for his talent.
Oregon Governor Calls for Marijuana Legalization, Legislature to Act
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Dept. of Justice Requesting Drug Clemency Petitions?
Update: Here's the news. Potentially sounds really big.
House Farm Bill Does Not Have Food Stamps Drug Testing!
[image:1 align:right]Phil reported yesterday that the House version of the US Farm Bill in
Smarter Sentencing Act Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
[image:1 align:right]The Smarter Sentencing Act has just passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee,
Another Poll Confirms Emerging Marijuana Majority
They just keep on coming -- polls showing a majority nationwide in favor of marijuana legalization. The latest is from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal.
Ted Cruz Likens Obama Drug Policy to Imperialism
[image:1 align:right]Ted Cruz included drug laws among his examples of "imperialism" on the part President Obama, in remarks on CNN following the State of the Union address tonight.
Hemp Amendment Included in Federal Farm Bill
The massive federal farm bill, soon to be voted on by both houses of Congress, includes an amendment allowing for research into the industrial uses of hemp.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Will Go to the Voters!
Just moments ago, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion approving a medical marijuana initiative
German Cannabis Activist Georg Wurth Wins a Million Euros!
Big congratulations are in order for our German brethren. They have scored a major publicity and resource coup that will definitely help them advance the cause.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Has Enough Signatures!
The Florida Department of Elections reported today that the
No Chronicle AM today, folks, but I have a couple of stories to post.
Due to out-of-town visitors, I have tour guide duties this afternoon, so I won't have time to get around to the Chronicle AM. But...
DC Pols Move Toward Marijuana Decriminalization, But a Legalization Initiative Looms
The possession of small amounts of marijuana in the nation's capital could soon be no more than a ticketable offense.