Day: June 23, 2013

Proposal To Let Maine Voters Decide If Marijuana Should Be Regulated Like Alcohol Receives Near Majority Support In State House Vote

Augusta, ME-(ENEWSPF)- A proposal to let Maine voters decide if marijuana should be regulated like alcohol received near majority support Friday in a vote of the Maine House of Representatives. The proposed amendment to LD 1229, a bill introduced by Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) with a bipartisan group of 35[Read More…]

Gov. Sandoval Signs Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Into Law In Nevada

Carson City, NV-(ENEWSPF)- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill into law Wednesday that will establish a state-regulated system of dispensaries to provide medical marijuana to licensed patients. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office supported the measure. “We applaud[Read More…]

New Hampshire Gov. Hassan Will Sign Medical Marijuana Bill

Concord, NH-(ENEWSPF)- New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan announced Tuesday that she intends to sign a bill that will allow state residents with serious illnesses, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS, to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The governor’s press release is available at here. "We[Read More…]

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time for Congress to Pass Commonsense Immigration Reform (Video and Text)

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)– In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the bipartisan legislation being debated in the United States Senate that would take important steps towards fixing our broken immigration system, while growing our economy and reducing the deficit. The President urges Congress to pass immigration reform so that we can[Read More…]

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