Marijuana Politics
Indiana Senator Files Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Indiana Sen. Karen Tallian has filed a bill that seeks to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana.…
Uganda Drafts Framework for Medical Cannabis Sector
Uganda has reportedly drafted a strict legislative framework that will govern the country’s nascent medical marijuana cultivation industry. A draft…
Austin Effectively Decriminalizes Marijuana
Austin has effectively decriminalized marijuana after the city council unanimously approved a resolution that will largely end arrests for low-level…
Illinois Will Soon Unveil First Marijuana Lounge
Springfield City Council has granted a permit for the first marijuana consumption lounge in the state of Illinois. A firm…
UK Medical Cannabis Conference Attracts NICE Director
The UK Centre for Medical Cannabis has persuaded several senior healthcare executives to present keynote lectures at an upcoming conference…
Detroit Delays Recreational Marijuana Sales
Detroit city leaders are under pressure to usher in a new era of legal cannabis sales after the police chief…
West Virginia Democrats Push for Marijuana Legalization
West Virginia lawmakers have urged colleagues to provide a brighter future for the state by legalizing recreational marijuana sales. Delegate…
Sicily to Fund Free Medical Cannabis Treatments
The Sicilian regional government has decided to underwrite the cost of medical cannabis for anyone suffering from chronic pain, cerebral…
Putin and Netanyahu to Discuss Jailed Backpacker’s Fate
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian president Vladimir Putin is prepared to discuss the fate of a jailed Israeli-American backpacker…
Virginia Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Edges Forward
A bill that would decriminalize marijuana in Virginia edged forward this week when the Senate Judiciary Committee referred it to…