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Medical marijuana bill passes Del. Senate – Forbes.com
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Congress May Double Penalties For Pot Brownies
Posted by admin in Food & Drink on July 29, 2010
A bill has just reached the floor of the Senate that would double penalties for any edible products combined with medical marijuana in California and the 13 other states that provide compassionate relief for patients. The worst part is that the bill wa…
N.J. lawmakers approve bill legalizing medical marijuana
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 25-13, with no debate. The Assembly approved the measure 48-14. It now goes to the desk of Gov. Jon Corzine who has said he would sign the bill before leaving office Jan. 19. Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), a bill sponsor, said he believes the legislation will satisfy Gov.-elect Chris Christie.
Medical marijuana up for final vote Monday in New Jersey
Posted by admin in Political News on January 9, 2010
Monday marks the final voting day of the 2008-09 session, before the 214th Legislature begins its work Jan. 12. A vote by the full Assembly is scheduled to be followed by a concurrence vote in the Senate.
Chris Dodd (D-CT) to Retire from US Senate
Posted by admin in Political News on January 6, 2010
Chris Dodd, the 5-term US Senator from Connecticut is expected to announce his retirement within hours, according to unnamed sources and reported by the Associated Press. Dodd was a strong champion for medical marijuana, affirmative action, reproductive rights, the environment, and more recently gay marriage.
RI Senate to consider loosening marijuana laws
Posted by admin in Political News on December 28, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Senate commission will soon explore
whether Rhode Island should follow Massachusetts by making
possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil infraction,
rather than a criminal one.
Congress allows DC to implement 1998 medical marijuana law
Posted by admin in Political News on December 9, 2009
House and Senate negotiations for the 2010 Appropriations bill have been completed. This is the huge federal budget bill and it just so happens that Washington DC is a federal district and its spending is controlled by Congress.
Marijuana policy to decide US Senate Primary?
Posted by admin in Political News on December 8, 2009
Mike Capuano, tuesday for marijuana reform. Mike Capuano campaign With a close race, a popular issue (marijuana reform) will it help Mike Capuano come from behind to crush Martha Coakley’s early lead? Remains to be seen.
Revised Crime Bill to Go Easier on Pot Growers
Posted by admin in World News on December 7, 2009
For the second time this fall, a committee of the Liberal-dominated Senate has amended a Conservative law-and-order bill, eliminating an element that would automatically send marijuana growers to jail for at least six months if they’re caught with as few as five plants.
RI State medical marijuana centers get green light!
Posted by admin in Political News on July 20, 2009
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed a bill last month to allow the creation of up to three state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries, becoming the third state in the country to legalize so-called “compassion centers” after both the House and Senate voted to override the veto of Gov. Donald Carcieri ’65.
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.
cannabisnews.com Rhode Island Will License Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in World News on June 23, 2009
The Rhode Island legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto of a medical marijuana law Tuesday afternoon by an overwhelming margin, paving the way for state-licensed medical marijuana shops to begin operating. The House voted 68-0 for the pot measure and the senate moved it minutes later by a 35-3 count.
RI Assembly overrides veto on marijuana compassion centers |
Posted by admin in Political News on June 22, 2009
Rhode Island became the third state in the country Tuesday to allow the sale of marijuana for medical purposes.
The House and Senate easily overrode Governor Carcieri’s veto of bills that would permit up to three dispensaries that advocates have dubbed “compassion centers.”
Rhode Island to Open Medical Marijuana Stores for Patients
Posted by admin in Political News on June 16, 2009
The Rhode Island legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto of a medical marijuana law Tuesday afternoon by an overwhelming margin, paving the way for state-licensed medical marijuana shops to begin operating. The House voted 68-0 for the pot measure and the senate moved it minutes later by a 35-3 count.
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