Recreational Marijuana

Colorado Senate Passes Marijuana DUI Law

Colorado Senate Passes Marijuana DUI Law

On Tuesday, the Colorado Senate passed a measure that would put a limit on the THC level of drivers in the state.  Similar legislation has failed six times in...
Ohio Could Be Next to Legalize Marijuana

Ohio Could Be Next to Legalize Marijuana

Yesterday, Ohio Representative Robert F. Hagan introduced a pair of proposals that would change marijuana policy in the state– one for medical marijuana legalization, and one for recreational marijuana...
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...
Lawmakers Aim to Create Marijuana Policy Council

Lawmakers Aim to Create Marijuana Policy Council

On Thursday, a group of Democrats introduced a bill that would create a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.  According to the proposal, the commission would analyze and address...
‘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...
High Taxes Could Be Imposed on Legal Marijuana in Colorado, Other Regulations Established

High Taxes Could Be Imposed on Legal Marijuana in Colorado, Other Regulations Established

On Friday, a Colorado legislative panel decided that marijuana could be taxed at rates higher than 30%.  The House-Senate panel that is tasked with establishing Colorado’s legal marijuana regulations...
Majority of Americans Support Full Legalization of Marijuana

Majority of Americans Support Full Legalization of Marijuana

A new survey, conducted by Pew Research Center, shows that the majority of Americans support the full legalization of recreational marijuana. This is the first time that a major...
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...