The White House’s New Pot Policy Is Just ‘Limited Prohibition,’ Not a Drug Reform Panacea
Govt. sends out a reminder to law enforcement that there are still plenty of pot crimes out there to prosecute.
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U.S. Allows States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Within Limits
In a move marijuana advocates hailed as an historic shift, the Obama administration on Thursday began giving U.S. states wide leeway to experiment with pot legalization
Holder Gives Legal Pot Some Smoking Room
The Administration announced it wouldn't sue to stop recreation pot use in Colorado and Washington.
Obama Administration Gives States Okay on Marijuana Legalization
Attorney General Eric Holder told the governors of Colorado and Washington Thursday that the Justice Department would not -- at least for now -- block their states from implementing regimes to tax, regulate, and sell marijuana.
Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program OK’d, Paving Way To License Growers and Dispensaries
Sen. Len Fasano, R-North Haven, and Rep. Vince Candelora, R-North Branford, were among those on the committee who voted against the regulations.
Senate Judiciary Holding Marijuana Hearing Next Month
As promised, Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has scheduled hearings on marijuana policy. "Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws" will take place September 10 at 10:00am EST in Hart 216.
Medical Marijuana In Connecticut: Getting Down To Details
Can medical marijuana distributors advertise their product? (Yes, but with certain restrictions). How much can they charge? (Market forces will determine prices).
More Than 100 Apply For Medical Marijuana Licenses
A state official says more than 100 groups have applied to operate nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts.
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.
Delaware Governor Moves on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
More than two years after signing a medical marijuana bill into law, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D) signaled Thursday that he is ready to move forward with drafting regulations for dispensaries, or "compassion centers" in Delaware-speak. dispensaries.
