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Your grandparents grew their own medicine and food. Why? To save money. Now the government says: “You can’t. Use our ‘approved’ meds and foods or have yourselves and families be socially, financially, and criminally prosecuted.” Medical Marijuana, Hemp, and Self-Sufficiencytokesignals.comYour grandparents grew their own medicine and food. Why? To save money. Now the government [...]

"It's time we enter the 21st century and stop criminalizing people... for what is not really a major crime," Council member Tommy Wells said.D.C.: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill To Be Introduced This Year | Hemp Newshemp.orgFormer mayor and current city councilman Marion Barry -- who has supported marijuana law reform since the 1980s -- is one of two sponsors of a bill to decriminalize marijuana in the District of Columbia.

If the governor signs the bill, Illinois would be the 19th medical marijuana state, unless you include Maryland's weak and practically unworkable law, in which case it would be considered the 20th. Illinois: Governor Deciding Whether To Sign Medical Marijuana Bill; Still 'Open Minded' | Hemp Newshemp.orgGovernor Pat Quinn holds in his hands the fate of medical marijuana in Illinois, but so far will only say he remains "open minded" on the measure in a Monday appearance.

Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session. Recent polling data released by Siena Research Institute revealed that 82% of New Yorkers support the medical use of marijuana. Fortunately for New York lawmakers, they can take action to address this issue that’s supported by an overwhelming majority of their constituents. Medical marijuana legislation is currently pending in both Houses of the New York Legislature and these measures have been gaining substantial political support. This legislation is expected to be debated by elected officials in the coming weeks. If you live in New York, click here to quickly and easily contact your state politicians and urge them to support this important legislation. In addition to medical marijuana, it seems that full legalization will also soon be debated. State Senator Liz Krueger announced her intentions to introduce legislation that would legalize the recreational use and limited cultivation of marijuana. The measure would also allow for the commercial sale of marijuana at retail outlets regulated by the New York State Alcohol Authority. “It is my intention as a New York State senator to soon introduce a law that would actually decriminalize, regulate and tax marijuana in New York,” stated Sen. Krueger. NORML will update you when this legislation is introduced.

The researchers believe that each cannabis customer will purchase about 3.5 ounces of pot during the year (seems rather conservative to us), for a grand total of 2,258,985 ounces of weed sold -- about 142,000 pounds, or 71 tons. Colorado: Residents Will Smoke More Than 2 Million Ounces Of Weed In 2014 | Hemp Newshemp.orgA new study from Colorado State University estimates that Coloradans will use more than two million ounces of marijuana in 2014.

“An astonishing 82 percent of New Yorkers support medical marijuana, including 81 percent of both Democrats and Republicans,” said gabriel sayegh, DPA’s New York State Director. “New Yorkers clearly, overwhelmingly support compassionate care for the sick and dying. So what’s the hold up in Albany? This proposal has been delayed for 15 years."New York: 82% of Voters Support Medical Marijuana | Hemp Newshemp.orgA poll released on Monday by the Siena Research Institute found that 82 percent of New York voters support allowing seriously and terminally ill people to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if recommended by a doctor.

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