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15 Nov 2016

Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in Texas for 2017 Legislative Session

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Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in Texas for 2017 Legislative Session | Thomas H. Clarke AUSTIN, TX — When Texas lawmakers reconvene in January, a proposal to decriminalize up to one ounce of marijuana in Texas will be waiting. State Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) filed House Bill 81 on Monday, the first day of filing, in advance of the 2017 legislative session. The bill proposes reducing the penalty for possession […] Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in Texas for 2017 Legislative Session … Read More

14 Nov 2016

Sewing the Seeds of Freedom After Marijuana’s Big Election Night Win

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Sewing the Seeds of Freedom After Marijuana’s Big Election Night Win | Terry Franklin An upwelling of discontent has swept our nation over what is often referred to as crony capitalism, the corrupt entanglement of the elites of business and politics. Anger cuts across the entire political spectrum. After the Tea Party, the Occupy Movement, Ron Paul, and the Bernie Sanders Revolution, one would expect the cronies to retreat into […] Sewing the Seeds of Freedom After Marijuana’s Big Election Night … Read More

9 Nov 2016

Marijuana Wins Big: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada Legalize; Medical Marijuana Sweeps 4 States; Arizona Only Defeat

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Marijuana Wins Big: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada Legalize; Medical Marijuana Sweeps 4 States; Arizona Only Defeat | The Daily Chronic Staff 3:00 AM EST: Maine appears to have approved Question 1, legalizing marijuana for adults. The measure, which had slowly been losing an early lead all evening, has pulled through with 50.6% of the vote and 87.1% of precincts reporting. Earlier, voters in nearby Massachusetts approved their legalization measure as well. The only defeat of the […] Marijuana Wins Big: … Read More

8 Nov 2016

Latest Polling Information for the 2016 Marijuana Related Ballot Proposals

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Latest Polling Information for the 2016 Marijuana Related Ballot Proposals | Danielle Keane On Tuesday, November 8, nine states will be voting on marijuana related ballot proposals potentially doubling the number of states that allow the recreational use of marijuana and expanding the therapeutic benefits of marijuana use to millions of Americans. Here’s where these measures stand in the latest polls. Arizona: According to an October Arizona Republic/Morrison/Cronkite poll, […] Latest Polling Information for the 2016 Marijuana Related Ballot Proposals | … Read More

2 Nov 2016

President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 98 People, Bringing His Total to 872

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President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 98 People, Bringing His Total to 872 | Drug Policy Alliance WASHINGTON, DC — President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 98 people incarcerated in federal prison serving time under outdated and harsh drug sentences on Wednesday. This brings his total number of clemencies granted to 872 people. President Obama has been pushed to do more to release those serving time in prison under harsh drug laws. […] President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 98 … Read More

1 Nov 2016

AZ: Colorado Officials Ask ’No on 205’ to Pull Ads with False Marijuana Tax Claims

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AZ: Colorado Officials Ask ’No on 205’ to Pull Ads with False Marijuana Tax Claims | Barrett Marson PHOENIX, AZ — Colorado state officials are asking opponents of Prop. 205 to stop airing ads that “convey inaccurate and misleading statements about Colorado’s experience with regulating and taxing marijuana for adult use.” In a Monday morning email to Seth Leibsohn and Sheila Polk, the leaders of Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy, Colorado Sen. Pat […] AZ: Colorado Officials Ask ’No on … Read More

19 Oct 2016

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide

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Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide | Marijuana Policy Project WASHINGTON, DC — A new Gallup poll released Wednesday shows support for making marijuana legal in the U.S. has reached a record high of 60%, up from 58% last year and 50% in 2011. A national poll released last week by the Pew Research Center also found support is growing, with 57% of Americans saying […] Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide … Read More

18 Oct 2016

Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations

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Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations | Paul Armentano Tax revenue collection from retail marijuana sales in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington is exceeding initial projections, according to a new report published by the Drug Policy Alliance. Marijuana-related tax revenue in Colorado totaled $ 129 million over the 12-month period ending May 31, 2016 – well exceeding initial estimates of $ 70 million per year, the report […] Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations | … Read More

13 Oct 2016

As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll Finds Growing Support Nationwide

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As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll Finds Growing Support Nationwide | Marijuana Policy Project WASHINGTON — A new poll released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center shows a growing majority of Americans support ending marijuana prohibition. The national survey of more than 1,200 U.S. adults found 57% think the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from 53% last year and 32% in 2006. Just 37% think it […] As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll … Read More

6 Oct 2016

Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation Among Older Americans

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Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation Among Older Americans | Paul Armentano The enactment of statewide medicinal cannabis programs is associated with greater participation in the workforce by adults age 50 and older, according to the findings of a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, a non-partisan think-tank. Researchers at the John Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore and Temple University in […] Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation … Read More

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