Friday, October 9, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Donald Trump Is Securing The Wrong Border Against The War On Drugs

US border officials reported increases in marijuana seizures at the Canadian border, while numbers fall at the Mexico border.

Hawaii’s Decriminilazation Of Marijuana Is In Effect

Hawaii is the 26th state to decriminalize marijuana, even if their policy on the drug is one of the most conservative ones in the country.

Legal Marijuana In Illinois Is Causing Law Breakers

Despite Illinois' legalization of recreational marijuana, the rules remain strict when it comes to possession and distribution of the drug.

New York Will Legalize Marijuana This Year, Cuomo Vows

In his State of the State address this week, Gov. Cuomo assured 2020 will be the year the Empire State legalizes recreational cannabis.

South Dakota Will Vote On Recreational And Medical Marijuana This Year

Despite voter approval, the marijuana ballot initiatives face stiff opposition among state leaders, including Governor Kristi Noem.

Why Marijuana Prosecutions Are Declining Across The Country

Though marijuana-related arrests have risen in recent years, those cases aren't being prosecuted at the same rate.

Italian Government Approves Marijuana Home Growing

Italy's Supreme Court now protects the cultivation of small amounts of cannabis grown in people's homes.

Cannabis Arrests Significantly Drop In Illinois Ahead Of Legalization

The decriminalization of marijuana and an evolving perspective on the drug could be responsible for a significant drop in arrests in some of Illinois' largest suburbs.

Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana, They Just Have To Pay For It

Congress keeps killing marijuana-related legislation that would allow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with marijuana as an alternative to prescription drugs.

US House Not Strong Enough To Further Marijuana In 2019

Make no mistake about it, the country is still in the same lousy shape with respect to its marijuana laws than it was last year and the year before that.

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