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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2014

Philadelphia City Council Votes to Decriminalize Pot Possession

The Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a measure decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, following a wave of U.S. states and cities lowering penalties on the drug.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2014

Drug Rules Eased for NOPD Recruits

In an effort to boost New Orleans Police Department recruiting efforts, the Civil Service Commission Monday voted to relax drug and education rules for new applicants.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2014

States Ask, How High Is Too High to Drive?

With the push to legalize marijuana surging in popularity, states want to assure the public that roads will be safe. But they face a perplexing question: How stoned is too stoned to drive?

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2014

Marijuana Edibles on the Agenda for Colorado Legislators

Labeling marijuana edibles is just one of the many issues surrounding legalized marijuana in the state of Colorado.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2014

Maryland Governor to Sign Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) said Monday that he will sign a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 31, 2014

Wash. Marijuana Entrepreneurs Fear Violence with All-Cash Industry

With Washington marijuana retailers scheduled to open in June, prospective business owners are worried the state industry could be plagued with violent crime.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 13, 2014

Colo. Chiefs Ask for Cut of Marijuana Money

Police departments across the state say a significant portion of the revenue should come back to those right on the front lines, dealing with criminal behavior related to pot.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2014

Video: Colorado Raises $2M in First Month of Marijuana Taxes

The first tax figures for the first state in the nation to legalize retail marijuana shows the drug brought in $3.5 million in taxes and fees for Colorado in January

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2014

Colorado Raises $2M in First Month of Marijuana Taxes

Police agencies in Colorado say they'd like to see more funding to offset the extra workload of enforcing the state's marijuana laws, which are bringing in tax revenues. Read Full Story Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

FLEOA Defends DEA Administrator Leonhart Against the Marijuana Policy Project’s Petition

Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) announced its full support for the leader of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and slammed the Marijuana Policy Project's (MPP) petition that calls for President Obama to replace her because she disagreed with Obama's comments.

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