In this post from Whaxy, Marie Veksler reports that the Illinois legislature has passed a bill to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. In a massive feat of bipartisanship, the Illinois legislature has passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis. A coalition of Republicans and Democrats approved the bill through the Senate with a vote of ... Continue Reading
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Decriminalization of Marijuana Saved $1 Million Dollars for This City
In this post from The Daily Caller, Jonah Bennett reports that decriminalization of marijuana may have saved Philadelphia $1 million dollars over a very short period of time. Last year, Philadelphia decided to decriminalize marijuana, dropping the consequences to a simple fine for possession. That decision appears to have saved the city $1 million dollars over a very short ... Continue Reading
Retired Cop Says Marijuana Causes Far Fewer Problems than Alcohol
In this article from The Huffington Post, Matt Ferner reports a pro-marijuana ad, debuting in Texas, showcasing a retired police officer who says marijuana causes far fewer problems than alcohol. https://youtu.be/E83Uv4VtpsE A pro-marijuana ad debuting in Texas on Tuesday showcases a retired police officer who says the state should take a more "sensible" approach to ... Continue Reading