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Critics of Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s proposal to make possession of small amounts of marijuana a ticketable offense consider the bill a first step toward the…
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Rep. Kelly Cassidy wants to change the criminal code for people caught with marijuana. Her proposal would reduce the punishment for having less than 30…
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It's hard to find common ground between Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican businessman Bruce Rauner, but when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana, they're on…
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to reduce penalties for drug possession. Two years ago, Chicago began allowing its police…
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Illinois health officials are planning two public hearings on proposed rules affecting patients who want to use medical marijuana. The state's medical…
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Last year, Illinois approved medical use of marijuana after years of debating the issue. But could Illinois be closer to following the lead of some other…
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On the federal level, marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. Schedule 1 drugs are considered to have a high risk for causing…
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Colorado made history when it opened up licensed marijuana retail shops this year. Aside from just legalizing the purchase of smoke-able marijuana, it…
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After voting to reject medical marijuana legislation three times in previous years, the Illinois House approved a bill in April. Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang, a…