Hours before a controversial rewrite of the voter-approved measure to legalize recreational cannabis in Massachusetts was scheduled for debate, state House leaders pulled the bill, citing a need to reconsider “procedural issues.” The rewritten bill, which would have more than …
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Governor Scott Signed Legislation to Combat Opioid Abuse
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation targeting the reduction of synthetic opioid drug abuse by way of enhanced penalties for the abuse of fentanyl and its many derivatives. On May 3, following an announcement by the Center for …
Read More »New Jersey Governor Introduces Proposal to Expunge Drug Offenders’ Criminal Records – News
In an effort to give drug offenders more opportunities inside the Thunderdome that is civil society, Governor Chris Christie has reportedly jumped behind a progressive legislative package that will allow some to have their criminal records expunged. On Tuesday, Governor …
Read More »Department of Justice Indicates Possible Changes In Federal Marijuana Policy – News
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein admitted to the Senate Appropriations committee earlier this week that the United States could see some changes in the way the Justice Department deals with enforcement issues in areas of legal marijuana. On Tuesday, Senator …
Read More »The Procrastination of Pena Nieto
On April 28th, Mexico’s Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. It was a day that will go down in history as the beginning of the end for cannabis prohibition in Mexico, a country scarred by decades of drug …
Read More »Former Mexican President Vicente Fox Calls For Open International Cannabis Trade – News
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox called for open international cannabis trade in his keynote address at the National Cannabis Industry Association this week. In his thirty-minute speech, Fox said he believed that Mexico and Canada could become the world leaders …
Read More »Vermont Lawmakers Propose Replacement Recreational Cannabis Bill to Governor Scott – News
Last month, Vermont lawmakers were just a single step away from legalizing recreational cannabis use, sending a House-approved measure onto the desk of Republican Governor Phil Scott. Unfortunately, at the last moment, the governor decided to veto the bill, but stated that …
Read More »Florida Legislature Finally Passes Medical Marijuana Bill – News
After an exhausting round of negotiations, the Florida Legislature finally managed to come to terms with a medical marijuana bill last week at the end of a three-day special session. The measure, which was supported in a vote of 26-to-6 …
Read More »Taking It in the Trump: Everything the President Did This Week (June 11, 2017) – News
About one month ago, Donald Trump made the jarring decision to fire FBI Director James Comey from his position, sparking controversy that has had lasting repercussions. Although he originally claimed that the firing had nothing to do with the impending …
Read More »Florida Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
Today, Senate Bill 8-A was passed by the Florida legislature during a special session, officially establishing its regulatory guidelines for the state’s constitutional amendment to expand access to medical marijuana. The bill passed the Senate by a 29-6 vote and …
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