marijuana
D.C. Council to Weigh Decriminalizing Pot Possession
Two D.C. councilmembers say they plan to introduce legislation that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Maryland Governor to Sign Medical Marijuana Bill
Maryland will become the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, but it’s unclear when one will be up and running.
Drug Czar: Pot Legalization Won’t Change Mission
The nation’s drug czar says the legalization of marijuana in Washington state and Colorado won’t change his office’s mission of fighting the nation’s drug problem by getting treatment for those battling addictions.
Md. Senate OKs Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana
The Maryland Senate has voted to eliminate potential jail time for people who possess less than 10 grams of marijuana.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Goes to the Md. Senate
Some Maryland lawmakers want to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to save money.
Push Underway to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Md.
Delegate Cheryl Glenn wants to Maryland to become the 19th state, including the District of Columbia, to provide a system for regulated medical marijuana use.
Ex-DEA Heads: Feds Should Nullify State Pot Laws
Eight former Drug Enforcement Administration chiefs say the federal government needs to act now or it might lose the chance to nullify Colorado and Washington’s laws legalizing recreational marijuana use.
Bill Would Legalize Marijuana in Md.
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana.
Rapper 2 Chainz Busted for Pot, Poses for Picture with Cops
Rapper 2 Chainz is out of custody following a Thursday night arrest on marijuana related charges and posing for photos with some cops in Maryland.
D.C. Corrections Officer Busted for Bringing Pot to Jail
A corrections officer at the D.C. Jail has been arrested after a drug detection dog working at the facility alerted officials to marijuana in the man’s locker.
