Maryland Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

The Maryland Senate voted in favor of legislation to lessen the penalty for possession and use of small amounts of marijuana in the state.

Maryland Senate Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure

Maryland is one step closer to decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana this legislative session, though a series of hurdles remain.

Marijuana Legalization Hotly Debated in Maryland Senate Committee Hearing

Dozens of people testifying before Maryland lawmakers called for an end to the state’s battle against marijuana, one part of the decades-long national war on drugs that supporters of legalization say has done more harm than good.

Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Legalize, Tax Marijuana in Maryland

The proposed Marijuana Control Act of 2014 would make it legal for Maryland residents to possess, use and grow marijuana, which would be regulated and taxed like alcohol.

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.

Minimum Wage, “Rain Tax” and Marijuana: Md. Legislature 2014

Members of the House and Senate convened Wednesday to start the legislative session.

Candidate Mizeur Proposes to Legalize and Tax Marijuana

Gubernatorial Democratic candidates open to marijuana debate.

Maryland Lobbyists, Politicians to Renew Push for Marijuana Policy Reform

Riding the wave of national attention and discourse, Maryland lobbyists and some lawmakers will ramp up efforts to pass marijuana decriminalization legislation.

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.

House Legislators Pushing for Medical Marijuana, Against Synthetics

House delegates are pushing to legalize medical marijuana, while tightening restrictions on its synthetic counterparts.