2017 saw no states ending marijuana prohibition, but 2018 is likely to change that. This post from Forbes lists candidate states that may legalize cannabis in 2018. After four of five statewide marijuana legalization ballot initiatives were approved by voters in 2016, no additional states ended cannabis prohibition in 2017 (though New Hampshire did decriminalize possession ... Continue Reading
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How Legal Cannabis Use Affects Your Civil Rights
There is no legitimate reason why consumption of legal cannabis should attract the curtailing of one’s basic civil rights. Read in this post, from High Times, about the 4 civil rights you forfeit the moment you light up that legal doobie. One out of five Americans now lives in a state or district where the possession and use of marijuana is legal for all adults. However, ... Continue Reading
NJ Marijuana Legalization to Become a Reality
NJ Legislature is likely to pass a marijuana legalization bill in 2018 first quarter. This post from App.com clarifies the basics on legal cannabis in NJ. The grass is looking greener for New Jersey marijuana users. The idea of legal pot was once a pipe dream for those who so indulged. Not anymore. Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has pledged to sign legislation legalizing pot within ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Possession: New Orleans Lowers Penalty
New Orleans has decided to soften its marijuana possession laws starting this week. This post from Nola.com discusses the new standards. Starting Wednesday (June 22), simple possession of marijuana in New Orleans will carry far fewer consequences for repeat offenders. Police have been able since 2010 to issue a court summons to someone caught for the first time with weed. ... Continue Reading
GA City, Clarkston, to Vote for Marijuana Decriminalization
Clarkston is earnestly pursuing marijuana reform by voting for marijuana decriminalization. This post from The Weed Blog reports that Clarkston may become the first city in Georgia to decriminalize marijuana. There are a lot of municipalities looking into decriminalizing marijuana possession. It would be nice if they were pursuing full legalization, but in a lot parts of ... Continue Reading