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Va Lawmakers Will Decide If the State Should Study Marijuana Decriminalization Today

A group of state lawmakers will decide in a closed meeting Wednesday whether the state should study marijuana decriminalization this year as requested by a key legislative leader. The executive committee of the Virginia State Crime Commission will meet in…

Israel Government Votes in Favor of Marijuana Decriminalization

JERUSALEM — Israel, which has been at the forefront of research into medical marijuana and the drug’s commercialization, took a major step on Sunday toward officially decriminalizing its recreational use. At a time when many American states and European countries…

Israel Is Moving Towards Nationwide Marijuana Decriminalization

Israel plans to decriminalise personal marijuana use, Gilad Erdan, the nation’s Public Security Minister, said on Thursday, adopting an approach similar to some US states and European countries. Mr Erdan said that if the Government approves his new policy, those…

On First Day Allowed, Texas Lawmakers File Multiple Marijuana Decriminalization Bills

November 16, 2016
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Only a week after several other states including Florida and California voted to weaken marijuana restrictions, some Texas lawmakers are moving in the same direction. Texas legislators presented several proposals to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in the first day…

Does This Big-Time Virginia State Senator Support Marijuana Decriminalization?

November 2, 2016
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Virginia
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Did a powerful Republican in the Virginia General Assembly open the door - just a crack - to decriminalization of marijuana in the Old Dominion? Let’s go to the tape - or, in this case, the Virginian-Pilot, which quoted state…

Nashville Metro Council Votes 35-3 to Decriminalize Marijuana

September 21, 2016
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Tennessee
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Nashville’s Metro Council made history Tuesday by approving the city’s first measure to allow lesser civil penalties for people caught with small amounts of marijuana, but it may set the stage for a confrontation with the state. Meanwhile, some Nashville judges…

Tennessee Governor Unsupportive of Marijuana Decriminalization in His Cities

Tennessee's two largest cities are considering proposals that would make possession of a small amount of marijuana carry the same penalties as a speeding ticket. Local 24 Watchdog Mike Matthews tells us the Governor doesn't like these ideas at all.…