Joshua Miller ~ The Boston Globe ~

 

With a major battle in the making over marijuana legalization next year, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a recovering alcoholic and a passionate advocate for those struggling with drug addiction, is emerging as the most likely face of the opposition.

Lisa Rein ~ The Washington Post ~

 

If you live in the District or one of the 23 states that have legalized marijuana and you work for the federal government, think twice before lighting a joint.

Jessie Hellmann ~ Chicago Tribune ~

 

The Illinois legislature joined the movement to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of pot, passing a measure Thursday that would bar arrest for the offense.

Associated Press ~ 9 News ~

 

DENVER (AP) - A Colorado law firm specializing in marijuana law has endowed a professorship at the University of Denver.

Stephanie Langston ~ WKRN ~ 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It’s the final push for those that want to decriminalize marijuana in Nashville. Tennessee Norml, the group leading the efforts, still needs thousands of signatures to get their measure on the Metro general election ballot.

Bonnie Shelton ~ KTVB ~

 

ONTARIO, Ore. - Oregon's marijuana law is set to take effect on July 1, allowing for recreational sales and use of the drug for people 21 and older.

Max Mills ~ America Blog ~

 

Marijuana’s has a strange history in America.

Warren Richey ~ Christian Science Monitor ~

 

Nebraska and Oklahoma say marijuana laws in neighboring Colorado are causing harm to their states and want the US Supreme Court to intervene. On Monday, court showed interest in the case by asking the Obama administration for a brief.

Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter ~ Facebook & Hemp News ~

 

Legitimate businesses are being shut out of the banking system and forced to operate on a cash-only basis because of outdated federal regulations.