Politics

Wyoming State Seal. Image via Wikimedia Commons

Wyoming city endorses statement condemning marijuana use

 
Worland City Council members unanimously endorsed a resolution condemning the use of marijuana.
U.S. Capitol as seen from the Newseum. Image: Jorge Gallo via Wikimedia Commons

On Capitol Hill, Pot Bills Stalled Despite Increased Support

Matthew Fleming ~ Roll Call ~

Even though Senate support for a medical marijuana bill is building, it’s not getting the support it needs.

Chris Christie. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Smoke That Pot Now, Chris Christie Tells Users in States That Allow It

 
The New Jersey governor says he would enforce federal laws that criminalize marijuana if elected president.
Sign at Denver dispensary. Photo: WeedWorthy.com

Senate panel votes to give pot shops access to banks

 
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 16-14 on an amendment that would prevent federal funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the California Democratic Party Convention on May 16, 2015. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom releases report on guidelines for marijuana legalization

 
A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.
Cannabis Leaf

Will marijuana ever be legalized in Alabama?

 
Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.
U.S. Capitol Building

Pot Politics: The Marijuana Business Comes To Washington

James Doubek ~ NPR.org ~
 
The legal cannabis industry is using favorable public opinion and a newly legal cash flow to try to transform itself into a force in national politics.
Glacier National Park, Montana. Author: Jon Sullivan

Ballot Initiative Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana In Montana

 
A part-time sports reporter and medical marijuana patient from Glendive says legalizing pot for recreational use would be an economic boon for Montana.
Cannabis plant at a Denver grow facilility. Photo: WeedWorthy.com

New bill would let marijuana shops use banks

 
Pot shops would have access to banks under new legislation in the Senate.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)  Photo: Greg Nash

Feinstein facing pressure over marijuana reform

 
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is facing pressure to back reforms to marijuana laws from advocates in her home state.

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