Politics

U.S. Capitol. Image: Jorge Gallovia via Wikimedia Commons

State lawmakers to Congress: Butt out of our marijuana laws

Niraj Chokshi ~ Washington Post ~

State lawmakers are calling on the federal government to change its drug laws to let states experiment with marijuana and hemp policy.

Politics 09 October 2015

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed suit Tuesday against the city of Toledo over its new marijuana decriminalization law, which DeWine says are in conflict with state law. Image: Associated Press via Cleveland.com

Ohio Attorney General sues Toledo over marijuana decriminalization law

Jackie Borchardt, Northeast Ohio Media Group - via Cleveland.com ~

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is suing the city of Toledo over a new voter-approved city ordinance that reduces penalties for marijuana possession and other drug crimes.

Politics 07 October 2015

Will 59 Million More Americans Get Access to Marijuana in 2016?

The Motley Fool ~

California and Florida could both pass legalized marijuana measures next year.

Politics 03 October 2015

Sen. John McCain: 'States Should Decide' Pot Legalization

Nick Gillespie, Meredith Bragg & Todd Krainin ~ Reason.com ~

Arizona senator does not believe legalizing marijuana is a good idea.

Politics 26 September 2015

U.S. Capitol Building. Image: Kathrin Tausch via Wikimedia Commons

Marijuana And Election 2016: Where The Presidential Candidates Stand

Debra Borchardt ~ Forbes ~

Legalization of marijuana is expected to be a big issue during the 2016 elections.

Politics 25 September 2015

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, addresses the National Cannabis Industry Association meeting, in New York, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. AP Photo: Richard Drew via OneidaDispatch.com

Kirsten Gillibrand calls for reform of medical marijuana laws

Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy ~

The Senator from New York says the federal government needs to reform laws affecting marijuana’s medical use, allowing states to determine their own medical marijuana programs.

Politics 23 September 2015

Albuquerque NM city flag. Image via Wikimedia Commons

Albuquerque city council votes to decriminalize small amounts of pot

Kirsten Swanson ~ KOAT.com ~

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque’s city council has voted 5-4 in favor of decriminalizing the possession of 1 ounce or less of pot.

Politics 22 September 2015

Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush at New Hampshire Education Summit August 19th, 2015. Image: Michael Vadon via Wikimedia Commons

All of these presidential candidates have admitted smoking marijuana

Tom Huddleston, Jr. ~ Fortune.com ~

Jeb Bush certainly wasn’t the first presidential candidate to admit having smoked weed. Here are 15, including a few who ultimately became president.

Politics 21 September 2015

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford Connecticut. Image: John Phelan via Wikimedia Commons

Connecticut Gets 19 Proposals For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Expansion

Kenneth R. Gosselin ~ Hartford Courant ~

The state wants to add as many as three medical marijuana dispensaries — especially in New Haven and Fairfield counties — and now there are 19 proposals for rolling out the expansion.

Politics 19 September 2015

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, leads fellow candidates Scott Walker, Jeb Bush and Donald Trump as they take the stage prior to the CNN Republican presidential debate on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Comedy and tragedy: When the GOP debate turned to marijuana

Daniel Malloy ~ ajc.com ~

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — One of the signature moments in the latter portion of Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate came on the topic of marijuana.

Politics 17 September 2015