Michigan Senate Republicans Vote to Scapegoat Poor With Welfare Drug Test Bill
In one of its last acts of the legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed a bill mandating drug testing for selected welfare applicants and recipients.
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Details of West Virginia Medical Marijuana Bill Emerge
The first details about a proposal to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in West Virginia emerged on Wednesday during a legislative committee meeting.
Will Ireland Be the Next Country to Legalize Pot?
A member of parliament is presenting a proposal that would bring even more green to the Emerald Isle.
Erpenbach, Taylor Bill Would Legalize Medicinal Marijuana in Wisconsin
When Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, was first elected to the state Legislature in 1998, Gary Storck, a routine medicinal marijuana user and advocate for its legalization, was Erpenbach’s first constituent visit.
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in DC
A bill that would legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults over 21 and set up a system of regulated marijuana commerce was introduced in the District of Columbia city council Tuesday.
Puerto Rico to Debate Medical Use of Marijuana
Legislators in Puerto Rico are preparing to debate a bill that would allow people to use marijuana for medicinal purposes in the conservative U.S. territory.
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Welfare Drug Test Bill
North Carolina Gov. Robert McCrory (R) Thursday vetoed a welfare drug testing bill pushed through the legislature by his Republican colleagues.
Christie Will Sign Medical Marijuana Bill If Changes Made
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) on Friday said he will approve a new medical marijuana bill that would allow children to use the treatment — if the state legislature makes key changes to the measure.
Uruguay House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Uruguayan lower house of parliament passed a bill that would create the world's first legal, regulated marijuana markets Wednesday night.
Quinn Poised to Sign Medical Marijuana Law
Illinois is poised to become the 19th state to legalize marijuana for medical use. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation as early as Thursday that will launch a four-year pilot program allowing people with certain illnesses to use cannabis grown and distributed in a tightly regulated system. State Sen. Bill Haine, D-Alton, saidRead More
