Minnesota to Become 22nd State to Legalize Medical Marijuana
It took years, many false starts and a veto, but Minnesota medical marijuana advocates finally succeeded in getting a bill that’s on track to become law in a matter of days.
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Minnesota Medical Marijuana Legalization Deal to Allow 8 Distribution Sites
Minnesota lawmakers struck a deal Thursday to legalize medical marijuana that would set up eight distribution sites and allow qualified patients to use the drug in oil, pill and vapor form.
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Criminalizing Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (R) today signed into law a bill that will allow the state to file criminal charges against pregnant women who use drugs
US Supreme Court Rejects Florida Drug Testing Appeal
The US Supreme Court Monday declined to review a lower court ruling that found Florida Gov. Rick Scott's (R) plan to randomly drug test state employees unconstitutional.
Maryland Becomes 18th Decrim State, 21st Medical Marijuana State
With Gov. Martin O'Malley's signature today on two bills passed by the legislature, Maryland decriminalized marijuana possession and becomes a full-fledged medical marijuana state.
Tennessee Hemp Law Moves Forward
While the effort to bring medical marijuana to Tennessee failed this year, lawmakers this week legalized the growing of its cousin, hemp.
Maryland Lawmakers Decriminalize Marijuana
Possession of small amounts of marijuana will no longer be a crime in Maryland under a law passed Monday and sent to Gov. Martin O'Malley for his expected signature.
Colorado Pot Tax Revenue to Fund Marijuana Prevention and Treatment Efforts
Nearly two months since the historic start of recreational marijuana sales in Colorado, the state is getting its first glimpse at the resulting tax revenue.
Jerry Brown Opposes Legalization, Says ‘We Need To Stay Alert’
California Governor Jerry Brown said he is not sure legalizing pot is a good idea in his state because the country could lose its competitive edge if too many people are getting stoned.
Colorado Governor Warns Other States About Legalizing Pot
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper told a group of reporters at last week's National Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., that he'd been approached by a half-dozen other governors about legalizing marijuana.
