Articles tagged with "decriminalization"
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Canada: Legalization Later, Decriminalization Now
Randi Druzin - Published on June 13, 2017Read moreWith full legalization a year away, Canadian lawmakers push for immediate decriminalization.
New Hampshire Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Heads to Governor
The Associated Press - Published on June 1, 2017Read moreNew Hampshire moved a step closer to joining the rest of New England in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.
Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017Read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.
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Why Cannabis Reform Crashed in Texas
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 17, 2017Read moreLast week two bills were sailing through the Texas House. Both were dead by Saturday. What happened?
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New Hampshire on Verge of Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
Ben Adlin - Published on May 11, 2017Read moreIf the bill becomes law as expected,
the Granite State will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 3/4 oz. of cannabis.![]()
In Texas, It’s Do or Die Time for Cannabis Decriminalization
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 10, 2017Read moreMarijuana reform is gaining momentum as the legislature votes on House Bill 81, which decriminalizes personal cannabis possession.
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State of the Leaf: Congressman Urges Trump to Respect State Cannabis
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 19, 2017Read moreState of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Block Local Decriminalization
The Associated Press - Published on March 27, 2017Read moreThe Legislature has passed a bill that would bar cities in Tennessee from decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis.
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Hold the Applause: Israel’s Decrim Law Ain’t All That
Joe Dolce - Published on March 6, 2017Read moreIt’s a half-step that has Israeli advocates less than thrilled.
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Houston is Getting a New Cannabis Decriminalization Policy
Lisa Rough - Published on February 22, 2017Read moreA new push to focus law enforcement resources on more dangerous crimes could pave the way for decriminalizing cannabis in Texas.
