The Cost of NYC’s Marijuana Possession Arrests in 2010: $75 Million
Marijuana Possession #1 Arrest in NYC, Comprise 15% of All Arrests; Majority of Those Arrested Are Black and Latino Youth.
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3 Selected to Dispense Medical Marijuana in R.I.
Rhode Island is one of four states that has authorized state-regulated marijuana dispensaries.
U.S. Drones Fight Mexican Drug Trade
Stepping up its involvement in Mexico's drug war, the Obama administration has begun sending drones deep into Mexican territory to gather intelligence that helps locate major traffickers and follow their networks, according to American and Mexican officials.
Two West Hollywood Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Raided by Federal Agents
Federal drug enforcement agents Tuesday raided two West Hollywood medical marijuana stores in the first such action in the city since the Obama administration decided two years ago to take a hands-off approach to dispensaries that abide by state laws.
B.C. Cannabis Crusader Jodie Emery Invited to Speak in Washington State on Legalization Bill
B.C. Green Party politician and cannabis crusader Jodie Emery has been invited to speak to the Washington State Legislature on a bill to legalize cannabis.
New Hampshire House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives, which has a nearly 3:1 Republican supermajority, overwhelmingly passed a bill today that would allow residents to use marijuana for medical purposes.
Medical Marijuana Raids More Extensive Than First Thought
This week's raids on medical marijuana businesses across Montana were much more extensive than first thought with officers executing 26 search warrants across 13 Montana cities, including Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish and Olney, capping a federal investigation that's been underway for 18 months.
Initiative 1149 Seeks to End Marijuana Prohibition in Washington State
Sensible Washington is pleased to announce a petition drive to put Initiative 1149 before the voters this November in order to end adult marijuana prohibition in Washington State. I-1149 seeks to eliminate state penalties for responsible adult use of cannabis by removing “marijuana” from the list of controlled substances.
Feds Raid Montana Medical Marijuana Businesses
Federal agents with guns drawn raided up to a dozen medical marijuana operations across Montana on Monday, the same a day that a bill to repeal the state's medical marijuana law stalled in a Senate committee.
Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Decriminalizing Marijuana
Rhode Island may soon decriminalize possession of marijuana under legislation pending in the General Assembly.
