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Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Momentum in NJ
Posted by admin in Political News on September 30, 2009
As New Jersey lawmakers consider legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, residents like Oliveri, a 54-year-old architect and artist from Egypt who says marijuana use transformed her son from a morose zombie into a self-confident, sky-diving optimist, are championing the cause.
Los Angeles medical marijuana proposal erases compassion
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on September 26, 2009
In an attempt to fix what’s wrong with the medical marijuana situation in Los Angeles, lawmakers are going much too far, according to L.A. Times columnist Sandy Banks.
Rhode Island: Senate Commission To Study Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on July 6, 2009
Weeks after legalizing the sale of marijuana to sick people, lawmakers have voted to explore how much Rhode Island might collect in revenue if it were to make all sales of marijuana legal and impose a “sin tax” of $35 per ounce.
Rhode Island Senate Launches Study on Legalizing Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on July 2, 2009
Weeks after legalizing the sale of marijuana to sick people, lawmakers have voted to explore how much Rhode Island might collect in revenue if it were to make all sales of marijuana legal and impose a “sin tax” of $35 per ounce.
Marijuana Backers Out in Force At Statehouse | Cannabis News
Posted by admin in World News on June 26, 2009
Concord, NH — For the last five years, Matt Simon has held rallies, tried to inform people about the medicinal uses of marijuana, and argued with lawmakers
Rhode Island passes law to allow medical marijuana sales
Posted by admin in Political News on June 17, 2009
PROVIDENCE—Rhode Island became the third state in the nation Tuesday to permit marijuana sales to chronically ill patients. Lawmakers in the General Assembly voted Tuesday to override a veto from the Republican governor, who warned the measure will promote illegal drug use. The override vote was unanimous in the House. Senators voted 35-3…
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