Posted on January 2nd, 2009 by Cali Cannabis

2008: The Year In Review – NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy

NORML’s Top Ten Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy in 2008

#1 Landslide At The Ballot Box: Election Day Voters Reject Bush War Doctrine

Millions of Americans nationwide voted on Election Day for marijuana law reform, approving nine out of ten ballot measures to liberalize penalties on cannabis use and possession. In Massachusetts, [...]

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Cali Cannabis

MPP presents The Top 5 Marijuana Reform Stories of 2008

From the MPP. Read the full article here.

Top Five Marijuana Reform Stories of 2008:

MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZED IN MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN BECOMES 13TH MEDICAL MARIJUANA STATE
A NEW PRESIDENT PLEDGES TO END FEDERAL RAIDS IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA STATES
NEW RESEARCH VERIFIES MARIJUANA PAIN RELIEF
FEDERAL REPORTS DOCUMENT FAILURE OF CURRENT POLICIES

Posted on November 8th, 2008 by Cali Cannabis

Michigan and Massachusetts voters pass key cannabis reform measures

From the UK Guardian:

Michigan became the 13th state to legalise marijuana for medical use, while Massachusetts decriminalised possession of one ounce or less of the substance, making the offence punishable with a citation and a $100 fine.

“Tonight’s results represent a sea change,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, which backed the [...]