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Texas marijuana advocates get fired up to decriminalize pot in 2019

January 3, 2019
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On a typical night, Flamingo Cantina is packed with patrons seeking out its "good vibes music." But on the unusually quiet Wednesday after New Year's Eve, as the buzzed frat boys and trashed tourists who flock to Austin's Sixth Street take…

Marijuana Decriminalization Bills Filed In Texas With Bipartisan Support

November 14, 2018
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Decriminalization of marijuana in Texas is back on the table as nearly a half dozen bills related to the drug’s use were filed on Monday for the 86th legislative session. Recreational and most medical uses of marijuana are still prohibited…

Despite marijuana’s increasing legalization and acceptance, arrests soar in Philly Suburbs and South Jersey

Corey Thornton admits he gave little thought to the marijuana in his car as he drove along Germantown Pike near the Plymouth Meeting Mall in March. He was heading home to Philadelphia, where police have essentially decriminalized marijuana possession — no…

Marijuana possession expungement bill becomes law in Delaware

September 3, 2018
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Simple possession of marijuana was decriminalized in Delaware nearly three years ago. Gov. Carney signed a bill Wednesday allowing those charged with marijuana possession as a criminal offense prior to 2015 to have their criminal records expunged— or cleared. State…

Manhattan DA Decriminalizes Cannabis Use In The Borough

Starting Wednesday (8/1), most cases of marijuana smoking and possession in Manhattan won’t be prosecuted. Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance released a new “decline to prosecute” policy for the D.A.’s office on Tuesday (7/31). Vance says: Every day I ask our…

New Jersey Just Quietly Decriminalized Marijuana

New Jersey just quietly moved to decriminalize marijuana, at least for the rest of the summer. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has requested all municipal prosecutors adjourn all marijuana offenses until Sept. 4 as his office develops "appropriate guidance." The…

Despite Decriminalization, Miami Cops Make 40 Marijuana Arrests During Urban Beach Week

As night descended on Lummus Park this past Sunday, the smell of pot along the sidewalk was thicker than the salty ocean air. Perched on a coquina rock barrier, 20-year-old Bianca Plummer rolled a blunt with a few thimblefuls of…

Albuquerque Mayor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Into Law

Mayor Tim Keller signed a bill Thursday decriminalizing the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana in the city. The legislation, passed by city councilors last week, replaces the criminal penalty of fines and jail time for such possession…

Maryland State Senate Raises The Amount Of Marijuana One Can Possess, Bans Smoking In Cars

Marylanders stopped by police could carry up to an ounce of marijuana and only face civil fines under a bill the state Senate passed Monday night. But it would be a crime to smoke while driving or riding in the passenger seat…

A History Of America’s Marijuana Decriminalization Movement In The 70’s

In the past five years, eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. Today, 68 million people live in areas where marijuana is treated like alcohol or tobacco. The drug is sold in stores, millions of tax…

Virginia State Officials Meet to Discuss Marijuana Decriminalization

October 31, 2017
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In the 10-year period ending last year, there were 133,256 arrests in Virginia for possession of marijuana, 84 percent of them first-time offenses. Nevertheless, relatively few people go to jail in the state solely for possession of marijuana, according to…

City of Atlanta Decriminalizes Marijuana

October 4, 2017
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Georgia
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Atlanta’s city council decided unanimously to decriminalize marijuana Monday night. They voted 15-0 to make the penalty for possession of one ounce or less a $75 fine — a move that aims to neutralize uneven policing and enforcement of drug…

Texas marijuana advocates get fired up to decriminalize pot in 2019

Marijuana Decriminalization Bills Filed In Texas With Bipartisan Support

Despite marijuana’s increasing legalization and acceptance, arrests soar in Philly Suburbs and South Jersey

Marijuana possession expungement bill becomes law in Delaware

Manhattan DA Decriminalizes Cannabis Use In The Borough

New Jersey Just Quietly Decriminalized Marijuana

Despite Decriminalization, Miami Cops Make 40 Marijuana Arrests During Urban Beach Week

Albuquerque Mayor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Into Law

Maryland State Senate Raises The Amount Of Marijuana One Can Possess, Bans Smoking In Cars

A History Of America’s Marijuana Decriminalization Movement In The 70’s

Virginia State Officials Meet to Discuss Marijuana Decriminalization

City of Atlanta Decriminalizes Marijuana

New Hampshire Likely to Decriminalize Marijuana This Summer

Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Texas Runs out of Time

Kansas City Votes to Limit Marijuana Penalties to $25 and No Jail Time