Politics

Vermont Governor on Marijuana Legalization: It’s What ‘Enlightened States’ Do – Marijuana News

In the next few weeks, as Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin nears the end of his time in office, his state could make history. If he has his way, Vermont will become the first state in the union to legalize marijuana through its legislature.

Analysis: On Marijuana Legalization, Many Mass. Officials May Be On Wrong Side Of Public Opinion – Marijuana News

By every metric available, public opinion appears to favor legalization, and by wider margins with each passing year.

Michigan voters would OK legal pot, poll says – Marijuana News

A new survey of state residents likely to vote this fall found that a clear 53% majority of Michiganders would just say yes to legalizing and taxing marijuana.

Meet The Republicans Who Are Fighting Marijuana Prohibition – Marijuana News

It's easy to assume that all Republicans - apart from Rand Paul of course - are anti-marijuana legalization.

Tampa is the latest Florida city to decriminalize marijuana possession – Marijuana News

Within the next couple of weeks, Tampa police will no longer be obligated to drag every person caught with marijuana down to the local precinct.

Hillary Clinton Tells Jimmy Kimmel She Wants to Do More ‘Research’ on Marijuana – Marijuana News

The late-night circuit has become a powerful space for presidential candidates, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made effective use of it Thursday night.

All 2016 Candidates Support Legal Weed, Sort Of - Marijuana News

Now that Marco Rubio is out of the race, for the first time in U.S. political history, every presidential candidate — of both parties — supports at least states' rights to do as they please with regard to marijuana legalization.

The 3 Most Important Marijuana Battleground States in This Year's Elections – Marijuana News

Up to a dozen states could be voting on marijuana initiatives come November, but these three states are by far the most important for the industry.

Colorado's cannabis industry keeping tabs on Supreme Court saga – Marijuana News

As the rest of the world watches President Barack Obama and Congress play tug-of-war with a U.S. Supreme Court nominee, the marijuana industry is paying close attention to the man at the center.

Pennsylvania House passes medical marijuana bill – Marijuana News

HARRISBURG — The House on Wednesday approved allowing the medical use of marijuana in Pennsylvania, sending the legislation to the Senate, which has approved medical cannabis bills in the past.


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