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Man’s Jail Death Adds New Face to Debate on Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on April 20, 2016Read moreThe recent death of a man behind bars on a cannabis possession charge has put a face on the debate over decriminalizing marijuana in New Hampshire, the only New England state without some form of marijuana decriminalization law.
Maine Could Be First State to OK Medical Cannabis to Treat Addicts
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2016Read moreCaregivers and patients told state regulators Tuesday that cannabis eases the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and offers a healthier alternative to the prescription painkillers.
A Look at Ohio House Proposal to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2016Read morePolling is now consistently showing that a strong majority of Ohioans favor the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, inspiring a steady stream of ballot proposals that would lift the state’s current prohibition.
Colorado Report: More Adults Using Cannabis, but Not Kids
The Associated Press - Published on April 18, 2016Read moreSurveys given to middle- and high-schoolers indicate that youth marijuana use didn’t rise significantly in the years after the 2012 vote.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over Stiff Cannabis Sentence
The Associated Press - Published on April 18, 2016Read moreThe Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from a 76-year-old man sentenced to life in prison without parole for possessing cannabis he said he grew for personal use.
How Cannabis Helps ‘Real Time’ Host Bill Maher Hit the High Notes
The Associated Press - Published on April 14, 2016Read moreWhile a lung-full of marijuana can reduce some consumers to a puddle of silliness and sloth — you know who you are — the fact remains: Cannabis can serve a host of creative uses.
Top Politicians Back Effort to Fight Legalization in Massachusetts
The Associated Press - Published on April 14, 2016Read moreSeveral top state political leaders threw their backing behind a group established to oppose legalization of recreational marijuana. Critics called it “reefer madness.”
Pennsylvania Set to OK Medical Cannabis, Ohio Could Follow Soon
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2016Read morePennsylvania is set to become the latest state to legalize as the Legislature sent a bill to the governor on Wednesday, after hearing from parents of children suffering from debilitating seizures.
Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Pennsylvania Senate Again
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2016Read moreEfforts in recent weeks have focused on hammering out the complicated details of how to strongly regulate a new industry and get it up and running as quickly as possible.
Cannabis-in-Schools Bill Clears Colorado Legislative Hurdle
The Associated Press - Published on April 12, 2016Read moreColorado schools would be forced to allow students to use medical cannabis under a bill that cleared its first hurdle Monday at the state Legislature.