Maryland Has One of the Highest Rates of Marijuana Possession Arrests

Since 2007, Maryland has been in the top five states in marijuana possession arrest rate.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in D.C.

Despite the fact that pot is illegal on the federal level, a medical marijuana dispensary is preparing to open in the nation’s capital, a mere two miles from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Gov. O’Malley, Legislature Close 2013 Session With Progressive Victories

Gov. Martin O’Malley and the General Assembly approved new gun control laws, repealed the death penalty, and funded a wind energy project during the 2013 legislative session.

Md. Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Measure

The Senate voted Friday to approve a measure that would establish a medical marijuana commission that permits academic medical centers to treat patients with pot.

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.

Supporters Pushing Medical Marijuana in Maryland

Less than a year after providing a legal defense for the possession of medical marijuana, proponents are now pushing for Maryland to legalize the drug for licensed patients.

Medical Marijuana Work Group Scheduled to Make Recommendations by Friday

A medical marijuana work group will recommend two models for new legislation. One would assign medical marijuana distribution solely to academic institutions, while the other would permit physicians to recommend its use as treatment and establish state-regulated growers and distributors.