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Democratic lawmakers in Delaware have introduced a bill that would decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana, following the lead of nearly 20 U.S. states that have moved to loosen laws surrounding non-medical use of the drug. The legislation would also reduce the fine for using marijuana in a public place to $100. Under current Delaware law, marijuana possession is a misdemeanor ... View the full article

Proponents of cannabis law reform say a lack of education and a lack of conversation are behind growing opposition to the legalisation of cannabis. View the full article

THE state government’s hardline stance on medical marijuana is under fresh attack as the avalanche of support for the Haslam family’s campaign builds. View the full article

WASHINGTON (AP) — Libertarian-minded and moderate Republicans joined forces early Friday morning with Democrats in an early morning House vote to block the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. View the full article

Reflecting growing public support for easing marijuana laws, the House of Representatives voted Friday to bar federal authorities from raiding medical marijuana facilities or growers in states that have legalized its use. Several Republicans, citing the need to curb federal overreach, joined Democrats to pass an amendment that applies to the more than half the US states which allow the ... View the full article

LAS VEGAS -- Hemp, Inc.'s (OTC:HEMP) wholly owned subsidiary, The Industrial Hemp and Medical Marijuana Consulting Company, Inc. (IHMMCC), is pleased to announce that it has signed a consultant agreement ... View the full article

By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. federal government would not be allowed to spend money to block states from implementing their own medical marijuana laws under legislation passed by the House of Representatives as more states legalize using it to treat various ailments. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the measure late on Thursday as part of a larger bipartisan ... View the full article

The 219-189 roll call Friday by which the House agreed to an amendment that blocks the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. View the full article

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- FutureWorld (OTCQB: FWDG), a U.S. Diversified Holding Company formed to capitalize on the burgeoning global market of Industrial Hemp, announces today that they are now included on ... View the full article

OAKLAND, CALIF. -- On Thursday, May 29, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Hinchey-Rohrabacher medical marijuana amendment, prohibiting the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement ... View the full article

SAN DIEGO -- Don't look now, but there's hemp blowing in the air in the "Windy City." View the full article

A BILL launched to protect certified medical users of cannabis from prosecution under NSW law has garnered support from a university academic and the Premier. View the full article

With a House vote, six Democrats and six Republicans are hoping to force the DEA and Justice Department to end their merciless crackdown on pot for the sick and dying. View the full article

An 'underground synthetic drug scene' is one theory Christchurch's addiction services have come up with, as to why few synthetic drug addicts are seeking help. View the full article

SEATTLE - A woman who calls herself the "Weed Fairy" distributed free nuggets of marijuana to people in Seattle over the weekend, taping the free pot on fliers around a city neighbourhood. The woman, 23-year-old Yeni Sleidi, says she does it to amuse people and to give them a break from everyday stress. The fliers posted in Seattle came with the message: "These are tough times. Take this weed ... View the full article