Medical Marijuana in Florida is No Laughing Matter
They will gather this morning in Tallahassee to talk about serious matters.
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Worries Grow Over Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offences
Canada’s public prosecutors are bracing for an onslaught of new trials as mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences come into effect – adding pressure to a system they say is already overburdened.
Marijuana Vote a Game-Changer for Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper may be dismissive about the fact that the states of Washington and Colorado voted in favour of legalizing marijuana last week, but they have set the stage for a game changer, however complicated.
Canada Toughens Pot Laws, Two U.S. States Loosen Up
The same day that voters in two U.S. states approved the legalization of marijuana, the Harper government in Ottawa was bringing into force tough new mandatory penalties for pot.
Washington DAs Begin Dropping Marijuana Possession Cases
Some Washington state prosecutors have begun dismissing pending marijuana possession cases in the wake of last week's vote to legalize marijuana in the state. King County (Seattle) prosecutors have dismissed 175 cases involving adults 21 or over, while Pierce County (Tacoma) prosecutors have dropped about 50 more.
Gov. Brown Tells the Obama Administration to Back Off On Marijuana
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Sunday on CNN that the Obama administration should respect states that choose to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes.
Feds Unsure What to Do About State Legalization
A Washington Post story by Sari Horwitz reports that federal officials don't know what they are going to do about marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington:
Colorado Reps Seek State Exemption From Federal Pot Prohibition Laws
In the wake of this week’s historic vote to legalize marijuana in Colorado, the state’s three Democratic U.S. House members are drafting legislation aimed at easing the tension between the new state law and longstanding federal prohibition of the drug.
Prince of Pot Says U.S. Votes Set Stage for Softer Marijuana Laws in B.C.
It tasted like vindication to B.C.’s Marc Emery, the prince of pot and a clarion voice for 20 years in the debate over legalizing marijuana.
Seattle Pot Proponents Cheer Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Moments after President Barack Obama was declared elected Tuesday night, the crowd at Seattle’s downtown Hotel Andra went wild with news that Washington state was joining Colorado in declaring pot legal.
