Articles tagged with "decriminalization"
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Houston is Getting a New Cannabis Decriminalization Policy
Lisa Rough - Published on February 22, 2017read moreA new push to focus law enforcement resources on more dangerous crimes could pave the way for decriminalizing cannabis in Texas.
New York Governor Wants to Fix Cannabis Possession Loophole
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his commitment this week to ending the so-called public view loophole in the state’s cannabis laws.
Fines for Cannabis in Illinois to Vary Widely Across the State
The Associated Press - Published on January 11, 2017read moreWhat’s the fine for getting caught with cannabis? It depends on where you are.
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Vermont Governor Weighs Pardons for Small Amounts of Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on December 9, 2016read moreOutgoing Gov. Peter Shumlin, who supported legalization this year, invited residents convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis to apply for pardons.
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Central European Legalization Efforts Gaining Political Support
Lukas Hurt - Published on November 24, 2016read moreBoth the Czech Republic and the German city of Berlin could see the arrival of legal cannabis next year if efforts supported by political parties there gain traction.
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Despite Obstacles, Italian Cannabis Supporters Optimistic on Legalization
Enrico Fletzer - Published on November 14, 2016read moreItalian lawmakers are considering whether to ease restrictions on cannabis and greenlight cannabis social clubs.
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Dude in a Cannabis Leaf Costume Prances Through Philly
Lisa Rough - Published on October 28, 2016read moreArtist-Activist Nikki Allen Poe is at it again. This time he’s celebrating the two-year anniversary of decriminalization in Philadelphia by…well, watch the video.
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Major Rights Groups: Decriminalize Use of All Illicit Drugs
The Associated Press - Published on October 12, 2016read moreHuman Rights Watch and the ACLU jointly issued the call in a detailed report contending that enforcement of drug laws has unjustifiably ruined lives.
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Memphis Council Reduces Local Penalties for Marijuana Possession
The Associated Press - Published on October 5, 2016read moreThe Memphis City Council on Tuesday narrowly approved an ordinance that will allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess small amounts of cannabis.
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State of the Leaf: Colorado Lawmakers Warm to Cannabis for PTSD
Lisa Rough - Published on September 22, 2016read moreMichigan moves to tax medical cannabis, Ohio lawyers get OK to advise MMJ clients, and Australia’s new national cannabis farm is itty-bitty.
