Former Cop Is ‘Linchpin’ of Campaign To Legalize Marijuana
Ex-trooper with Baltimore roots works to convert war on drugs to a legal drug industry
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DC City Council Voting on Marijuana Decriminalization Today
Things are looking for good for a vote for marijuana decriminalization in the DC city council this afternoon. From Phil's "Chronicle AM" drug policy roundup yesterday:
Philippine Lawmakers Endorse Medical Marijuana
The House minority bloc is pushing for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Media and Politicians Call Out Obama Over Marijuana Rescheduling
Obama tells Tapper only Congress can reschedule cannabis
Florida Medical Marijuana Heads To A Vote, Carl Hiaasen Has Field Day
Floridians will have a chance to vote on legalizing medical marijuana, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Jan. 27.
Obama Elaborates on Marijuana Policy
In an interview with CNN Friday, President Obama expanded on his remarks regarding marijuana made in a recent New Yorker interview.
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Awarded in Massachusetts
After much anticipation, state health officials Friday revealed the names of the companies that will receive the first 20 licenses to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts
U.S. Farm Bill Allows Hemp Farming… in 10 States
The bill lets universities to do hemp research and state agriculture departments to do pilot studies.
New Hampshire Senate Votes to Study Industrial Hemp
The Senate has voted against letting New Hampshire farmers legally grow industrial hemp and instead propose establishing a committee to study the idea.
Dueling Pot Billboards at The Stoner Bowl
When teams from the two states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use clash at Sunday’s Super Bowl, so will activists on both sides of the debate about pot prohibition.
