Medical Marijuana News

December 28, 2015

Major Colleges Are Reducing Penalties for Athletes’ Marijuana Use

The Associated Press reported today that some of the nation’s biggest colleges have been reducing their penalties for student athletes who test positive for marijuana. At least one-third of the Power Five conference schools are not punishing athletes as harshly as they were 10 years ago for testing positive for […]
December 28, 2015

2015: The Year In Review – NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy

NORML reviews the top news stories of 2015.
December 27, 2015

A Look Back at 2015; and Ahead to 2016

The end of the year is a natural time to review our progress advancing legalization over the past 12 months, and to look ahead to what we hope to achieve in the coming year. Compared to our recent dramatic electoral victories in 2012 and again in 2014, 2015 was a […]
December 27, 2015

Top 10 Marijuana Policy Victories of 2015

MPP executive director Rob Kampia’s list of the “Top 10 Marijuana Policy Victories of 2015” has been published by The Huffington Post. In 2015, state legislators considered bills to legalize marijuana in 21 states, decriminalize marijuana possession in 17 states, and legalize medical marijuana in 19 states. Most of the […]
December 27, 2015

Marijuana Policy Predictions for 2016

MPP executive director Rob Kampia’s “Marijuana Policy Predictions for 2016” has been published by The Huffington Post. I don’t often use superlatives, but it’s easy to say that 2016 will be the most significant year yet in the battle to repeal marijuana prohibition in the United States. Up until now, the […]
December 22, 2015

Colombia To License Medical Cannabis Use

Under the new policy, those seeking to grow medicinal cannabis commercially or manufacturer cannabis-based medicinal products may apply with government agencies for licensure. Regulators will also grant permits to those seeking to export medicinal cannabis products out of the country.
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