Texas marijuana decriminalization vote: Dallas, Lockhart and Bastrop take the lead
Voters in Dallas, Lockhart and Bastrop will soon decide on local marijuana decriminalization measures aimed at reducing penalties for minor possession and shifting the focus of law
Cayman Islands Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization: A Step Toward Reform?
The Cayman Islands is moving to relax marijuana laws, a significant change for the Caribbean territory. A planned referendum will allow residents to vote on whether they support de
Biden's New Stance on Weed: Decriminalization Is Coming, But Waits on the DOJ — What That Means for You
President Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana and expunging past convictions in line with public opinion, but is awaiting the Justice Department's decision on a possib
Marijuana legalization versus decriminalization
Over 40 states have some form of legal weed – either purely recreational marijuana or some form of medical marijuana. Plus, almost 90% of the country believes it should be legal
Portuguese Parliament approves decriminalization of synthetic drugs
Portugal has agreed to decriminalize synthetic drugs, reports The Portugal News. Portugal has had the most liberal policy on all drugs in Europe for decades. The drug strategy intr
Officials in Denton, Texas oppose cannabis decriminalization and ignore the will of voters
In November, a large majority of voters in Denton, Texas, approved a measure to decriminalize petty marijuana offenses. On Tuesday, city officials opposed those findings. By a majo
What is stigma? Is decriminalization helpful to reduce them?
What is stigma? According to the architects behind British Columbia’s drug decriminalization, stigma is like an internal psychological process. Decriminalizing small amounts
Texas police ignore local decriminalization ordinance despite voter approval
In a small Texas town, tensions build between police, lawyers and elected officials. In Denton, Texas, police, who have sworn to protect and serve, are reportedly ignoring the will
5 Ways B.C. Decriminalization Could Work – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana
Others have given their five reasons why B.C.’s decriminalization of drugs is a terrible idea. While I’m sympathetic to some of these arguments, I’ve come up with five ways f
Decriminalization of Colorado Psychedelics goes into effect
Psychedelics, including psilocybin, are now officially decriminalized in Colorado, where voters voted last month to abolish criminal penalties for possession of the drugs. Colorado
British police chiefs are calling for the decriminalization of first-time drug-related offences
A group of police chiefs in the UK are developing a plan to effectively decriminalize the possession of drugs, including cannabis and cocaine. If adopted by the government, use and
Is Marijuana Decriminalization Causing More Car Accidents?
Marijuana intoxication and driving is one of the biggest problems weed faces after legalization. There is no precise way to quantify the moment when people are too high to drive, a
Thailand’s cannabis advocacy rally after lawsuit challenges decriminalization
The future of Thailand’s cannabis industry is up in the air after a new legal challenge could shut everything down. In response, the country’s lawyers are mobilizing in
Local Decriminalization Efforts | Cannabis Life Network
Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections should not go unnoticed. While Maryland and Missouri legalized cannabis in the US midterm elections, these mi
Five Texas cities approve decriminalization initiatives on ballots
That effort passed with the help of Ground Game Texas, a local advocacy group that specifically targeted these five cities for voting. The organization has also been involved with
Colorado Voters Approve Psychedelics Decriminalization Measure
Voters in Colorado on Tuesday approved a ballot measure to decriminalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics including psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushro
Kansas AG candidates criticize Wichita’s recent marijuana decriminalization — here’s why
The Wichita City Council recently gave the green light to marijuana possession within city limits, making Kansas’ largest city the least restrictive on cannabis possession in
French senators are calling for urgent cannabis legalization, not just decriminalization
Through Johanna Skopl A letter published in Le Monde examines several options for legalizing cannabis in France. By launching a consultation process, the European country hopes to
Sen. Cory Booker says he’s optimistic about federal marijuana decriminalization after signaling a possible compromise
Through Nina Zdinjak Weeks after the Senate’s long-awaited marijuana decriminalization bill was introduced, it drew much criticism, largely for its complexity. Many industry
Senate Committee Holds Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Hearing
Less than a week after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and two fellow Democrats introduced the bill, a Senate panel met Tuesday to consider a bill to decriminalize cannabis at