Legalization

Half of Missouri Voters Support Marijuana Legalization

Half of Missouri Voters Support Marijuana Legalization

A new poll, conducted by DHM research, shows that 50% of Missouri voters support the full legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Half of those polled would support a...
UFC Executive Proposes Lesser Punishment for Marijuana Users

UFC Executive Proposes Lesser Punishment for Marijuana Users

During Thursday’s meeting of the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s Steroid and Drug Testing Advisory Panel, UFC Execuive Marc Ratner asked the commission to reevaluate how it punishes fighters who...
Washington Names Legal Marijuana Consultant

Washington Names Legal Marijuana Consultant

Washington state has officially hired Botec Analysis Corp, a consulting firm, to help establish the best possible legal marijuana program in the state.  The Liquor Control Board announced the...
Oregon Lawmakers to Consider Marijuana Legalization

Oregon Lawmakers to Consider Marijuana Legalization

After a failed attempt to legalize and tax marijuana last November, medical marijuana advocates in Oregon have regrouped.  House Bill 3371 has been introduced, which aims to legalize the...
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Clears Maryland Senate

Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Clears Maryland Senate

This week, the Maryland Senate made a number of pro-marijuana votes.  On Wednesday, the Senate voted in favor of a bill that would decriminalize possession of 10 grams or...
Nevada Lawmaker Plans to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill

Nevada Lawmaker Plans to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill

Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hogan wants to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and plans to introduce his bill in the Assembly on Friday. Hogan is a retired naval officer and...
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Bill Dies in House

New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Bill Dies in House

On Wednesday, the New Hampshire House voted to kill a marijuana legalization bill without debate.  The bill was killed on a vote of 239-112.  New Hampshire’s House has a...
Amendment 64 Task Force’s Recommendations Released

Amendment 64 Task Force’s Recommendations Released

On Wednesday, the Amendment 64 Task Force’s recommendations for how Colorado’s legal marijuana program should be regulated were released.  These proposed regulations are simply suggestions to lawmakers who will...
Washington Lawmaker Wants to Make Changes to I-502

Washington Lawmaker Wants to Make Changes to I-502

Washington Representative Christopher Hurst leads the committee that oversee cannabis in the state.  The democrat is now speaking out about some changes that he believes are necessary in order...
Despite Legalization, University of Colorado Officials Oppose 4/20 Celebrations

Despite Legalization, University of Colorado Officials Oppose 4/20 Celebrations

Last year, University of Colorado officials took a strong stance against large-scale 4/20 celebrations, banning a party that had previously taken place each year at University of Colorado Boulder. ...