Politics

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives said he supports Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker’s plans to legalize recreational cannabis and create a graduated income tax. Democratic Rep. Michael Madigan of Chicago said Nov. 13, 2018, that …

(Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) Michelle Obama isn’t holding much back about her past in her new memoir. The former First Lady and lawyer wrote candidly about her formative years in “Becoming,” Obama’s upcoming book chronicling the events …

Former first lady Michelle Obama got candid in her new memoir, “Becoming,” which includes a brief admission that she smoked marijuana as a teen. In the book, released Nov. 13, 2018, Obama reminisces about her youthful transgressions, at one point …

Then-Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), now Attorney General of the United States, speaking to supporters at rally hosted by Donald Trump in Phoenix, Arizona., on August 31, 2016. (Gage Skidmore) Phillip Smith | November 9, 2018 Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions …

That’s great, but the house also needs to push forward with legislation that helps us domestically right now. Maybe decriminalize marijuana federally to leave it up to the states. It would have the added benefit of potheads shutting the fuck …

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) signs a bill into law in June 2018. (Governor Tom Wolf via Flickr) NORML | November 8, 2018 HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic Governor Tom Wolf has signed legislation into law eliminating mandatory driver’s license suspensions for …

Drug Policy Alliance | November 8, 2018 Arrests for low-level marijuana possession have plummeted 90 percent since new NYPD marijuana enforcement guidelines took effect in September. There were 151 arrests for low-level marijuana in the entire city of New York …

Marijuana Policy Project | November 7, 2018 The initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Utah is reportedly headed toward victory. Fox 13 News Utah projected Proposition 2 will pass, and the measure was leading 54-46 with 68 percent of precincts reporting. Even if the lead does not hold, Utah …

Drug Policy Alliance | November 6, 2018 The outcome of today’s election puts New Mexico in position to advance marijuana legalization through the state legislature. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who won the governor’s race, has been an ardent supporter of the …

Venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, beat incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner to become the next governor of Illinois, NBC News projected Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, 2018. Marijuana legalization was a primary campaign promise from Pritzker, and he’s emphasized both …