Recreational Marijuana

Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

On February 12th, the Arizona Court of Appeals overturned a trial judge who said that it does not make sense to prosecute marijuana DUIs if the person is showing...
Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Starting Monday, penalties for low level marijuana possession will be decreased in Rhode Island.  This makes Rhode Island the fourteenth state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana....
Indiana Aims for Stricter Marijuana Laws

Indiana Aims for Stricter Marijuana Laws

In a time when many states are lessening punishments for marijuana crimes through decriminalization and legalization, Indiana is trying to impose harsher punishments on those found guilty of marijuana...
Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Students at the University of Texas are proposing a bill that would stop university police from arresting anyone for marijuana possession.  The bill would mandate a fine for marijuana...
Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

During an interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul spoke about his views on making marijuana laws more lenient. When asked about his advocacy for...
Americans For Safe Access Files Appeal in Marijuana Rescheduling Case

Americans For Safe Access Files Appeal in Marijuana Rescheduling Case

On Friday, Americans for Safe Access filed a petition with the federal court of appeals in their case that sought to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance. ...
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...
New York Police Spent 1 Million Hours on Marijuana Arrests

New York Police Spent 1 Million Hours on Marijuana Arrests

A new report released by the Drug Policy Alliance and Marijuana Arrest Research Project, shows that between 2002 and 2012, the New York Police Department spent over 1 million...
New Hampshire to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This Week

New Hampshire to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This Week

This week, New Hampshire lawmakers will vote on a bill that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.  The House will tackle the proposed bill, which would decriminalize possession of less...
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...