By Keith Stroup We are at a tipping point in this country regarding the legalization of marijuana, and it is e…
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Senate Panel OKs Medical Marijuana for Veterans
By Tom Angell A key U.S. Senate panel voted to increase military veterans’ access to medical cannabis on Thurs…
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Medical Marijuana Bill
By Tom Angell A group of Ohio lawmakers on Wednesday announced they would seek to pass medical marijuana legis…
Vermont Marijuana Legalization Still Has a Chance This Year
By Tom Angell The effort to legalize marijuana in Vermont this year has hit a snag, but don’t count the Green …
Where Do Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana?
By Tom Angell Marijuana is now a mainstream political issue, and all of the candidates in the 2016 presidentia…
It’s Time to Move Beyond Street Theater
By Keith Stroup I cringed last weekend when I saw news photos of a protest and demonstration in front of the W…
Maine Judge Reverses State Decision to Keep Marijuana Legalization Off Ballot
By Tom Angell The effort to legalize marijuana in Maine appears to be back from the dead. On Friday, a judg…
Vermont Marijuana Legalization in Jeopardy
By Tom Angell Less than two months ago, Vermont’s Senate approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana sa…
DEA Will Act on Marijuana Rescheduling Before Obama Leaves Office — What Could It Mean?
By Tom Angell The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to make a decision on pending petitions to reclas…
Senators Hold Hearing on State Marijuana Legalization
By Tom Angell A U.S. Senate panel held a hearing Tuesday to investigate the Obama administration’s response to…