Washington Senate Approves Less Restrictive Medical Marijuana Bill
On Saturday the Washington Senate passed a bill that addresses some of the concerns that patients have about new restrictions on medical marijuana.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Bill to Legalize Marijuana But Still Consider Decriminalization
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Hawaii died in committee Thursday. But state lawmakers advanced a measure that could decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of the drug.
As States Weigh Legalizing Marijuana, the Feds Legalize Hemp
It might be a long time before the federal government legalizes recreational marijuana.
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.
Biggest Overhaul in Federal Drug Sentencing in Decades Clears Major Hurdle
A greater percentage of black men are locked up in the U.S. than in South Africa at the height of Apartheid—this reform aims to change that.
Federal Farm Bill Includes Provision Allowing Research on Hemp
The U.S. Senate and House conference committee on the Farm Bill tonight released its report, which includes an amendment allowing colleges, universities and state agriculture departments to grow hemp for research purposes.
Republican Helps Medical Marijuana Advance in Pennsylvania
Scan the Pennsylvania Legislature for a likely proponent of legalizing medical marijuana, and you probably wouldn't pick Sen. Mike Folmer.
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania Senate
A bill introduced in the state Senate Tuesday would make Pennsylvania the 21st state to legalize the use of medical marijuana.
Senator Harry Reid Supports Marijuana For Medical Use
Add Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to those who believe smoking pot and eating marijuana-laced brownies for medical purposes should be legal.
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.
