The Vermont House and Senate are working toward a plan that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. However, Vermont police are going to do everything they...
Missouri Representatives Rory Ellinger and Chris Kelly are working toward reducing the penalties for low level marijuana possession in the state. The proposed legislation would allow a maximum fine...
A pair of medical marijuana-related bills are headed to the New York Legislature. Additionally, Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana in the state. In...
A new poll conducted by Forum Research shows that over 60% of Canadians favor either decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession or marijuana legalization. The other third want to keep marijuana...
Iowa state Representative Bruce Hunter hopes to begin the process of legalizing marijuana in the state by taking small steps toward the greater goal. Hunter plans to pre-introduce a...
On Monday night, the Springfield, Missouri city council voted 6-3 to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. However, The council then immediately announced plans to amend the...
In Chile, a bill is being proposed that would have politicians removed from office if they are found to use illegal drugs. The previously proposed bill was brought to...
In early June 2011, Connecticut approved the decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Lawmakers hoped that passing such a measure would help to keep low-level offenders...
Many states and cities in the US have been working toward marijuana decriminalization recently, and Maryland is now taking part in the movement. Montgomery County Police are changing their...
This year, many Central American countries have pushed for decriminalization of marijuana and other drugs. Now, Belize is joining the list. Prime Minister Dean Barrow has appointed a committee...