Recreational Marijuana

Marijuana Decriminalization Stands in Grand Rapids Michigan

Marijuana Decriminalization Stands in Grand Rapids Michigan

On Monday, Kent County, Mi. judge Paul Sullivan ruled that Grand Rapids’ voter-approved marijuana decriminalization amendment is valid.  Judge Sullivan also dismissed Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth’s attempt to...
Cliff Harris Cut by New York Jets After Marijuana Arrest

Cliff Harris Cut by New York Jets After Marijuana Arrest

Former Oregon Ducks corner back Cliff Harris, who had an agreement with the New York Jets to reserve a future contract, was arrested for marijuana possession on Monday.  As...
UFC Fighter Robbie Peralta Suspended for Marijuana Use

UFC Fighter Robbie Peralta Suspended for Marijuana Use

On Tuesday night, the UFC confirmed that featherweight fighter Robbie Peralta tested positive for marijuana metabolites during his pre-fight test for performance enhancing drugs. The fight took place at...
Marijuana Use Can Still Get You Fired in Colorado

Marijuana Use Can Still Get You Fired in Colorado

Recreational use of marijuana was legalized in Colorado last November, but that doesn’t mean that smoking weed can’t lead to you losing your job. Last Thursday, a Colorado appeals...
Bipartisan Support Shown for Marijuana Decriminalizaton in Michigan

Bipartisan Support Shown for Marijuana Decriminalizaton in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers from both parties are pushing for dialogue about decriminalizing low level marijuana possession in the state.  Decriminalization is being pushed by Democratic Representative Jeff Irwin as well ...
San Francisco 4/20 Celebration Brings Big Clean Up

San Francisco 4/20 Celebration Brings Big Clean Up

To celebrate 4/20, thousands of stoners flocked to an area known as “Hippie Hill” in Golden Gate Park for an unofficial celebration.  The 15,000 attendees caused no problems during...
New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

A new poll released Thursday shows that 75% of Washington DC residents support decriminalizing the possession of small amount of marijuana.  The poll, commissioned by the Marijuana Policy Project...
Vermont House Shows Support for Marijuana Decriminalization

Vermont House Shows Support for Marijuana Decriminalization

On Friday, the Vermont House voted in favor of a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana with a vote of 98-44.  The bill’s lead sponsor,...
‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’ Introduced in Congress

‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’ Introduced in Congress

On Friday, California Representative Dana Rohrbacher introduced The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, which aims to protect marijuana users and business owners from federal prosecution if they are acting...
New Jersey Residents Can Be Arrested for Answering Their Door While Smoking Marijuana

New Jersey Residents Can Be Arrested for Answering Their Door While Smoking Marijuana

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that if you answer the door to your home while smoking marijuana, police can enter your home without a warrant and arrest...