Canada: Half Support Marijuana Decriminalization, Poll Finds
Canadians who support marijuana decriminalization outnumber opponents by 20 percentage points, according to a new poll. 20% aren't sure.
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Marijuana: Rhode Island Legislative Commission Endorses Decriminalization
Will Rhode Island be the next state to decriminalize marijuana possession? It just took a big step in that direction this week, as a special legislative commission endorsed the idea.
Feature: SSDP Does San Francisco -- The 11th Annual National Conference
Students for Sensible Drug Policy held its 11th annual national convention in San Francisco last weekend. It was the biggest one yet, and they couldn't have picked a more inviting locale.
Marijuana: Hawaii Senate Passes Three Different Reform Measures
The Hawaii legislature has overwhelmingly passed not one, not two, but three different marijuana reform measures -- two dealing with medical marijuana and one with decriminalization. Now, the Aloha State needs a strong showing in the House to avert a likely gubernatorial veto attempt.
Marijuana: New Hampshire House Passes Decriminalization Bill, But Without Veto-Proof Majority
For the third year in a row, the New Hampshire House of Delegates has passed marijuana reform legislation. But it looks like for the third year in a row, it will be killed by a gubernatorial veto -- if it gets that far.
Feature: UN Anti-Drug Agency Complains Latin American Decriminalization Trend Undermines Prohibition Regime
Stop the presses! Global drug prohibition bureaucrats say drug reform is bad! But each year, they're getting more flak for their efforts.
Decriminalization: New Hampshire Bill Wins Committee Vote, Heads for House Floor
In 2008, an effort to decriminalize marijuana was turned back in the New Hampshire legislature. Now, they're at it again, and a bill has already passed a key House committee and is headed for the floor.
Marijuana: It's Pot Week in Providence as Rhode Island Solons Introduce Decrim Bill, Ponder Prohibition
It's a marijuana news trifecta in Rhode Island this week: A decrim bill is introduced, the Senate Commission on Marijuana Prohibition holds its final hearing, and the Health Department holds what is likely its final hearing on regulating for the state's embryonic "compassion center" program for pot patients.
Marijuana/Medical Marijuana: More States, More Bills, More Hearings
The statehouses are humming and marijuana-related bills are coming fast and furious. Here's a glance at a few introduced in recent days.
Marijuana: Washington State Decriminalization and Legalization Bills Killed in Committee
The Washington state marijuana decrim and legalization bills were killed in committee this week. That means it will be up to the voters to legalize pot in November through an initiative -- if organizers can come up with enough signatures in time.