Capitol Idea: Pot for Potholes!
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee has a unique suggestion for how marijuana could help his state's infrastructure. "Pot for potholes," he says with tongue in cheek.
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Colorado Gov Continues to Oppose Cannabis Revolution
Former beer magnate and current Gov. John Hickenlooper thinks marijuana is "not a healthy thing" and says, "I hate Colorado having to be the experiment."
Congress' Cannabis Caucus Calls for Marijuana Rescheduling
On Feb. 12, 18 House reps sent a letter to Pres Obama requesting he "instruct Attorney General Holder to delist or classify marijuana in a more appropriate way." The signees include 17 Dems and one Republican.
Italian Court Reverses Marijuana Sentencing Law
Since 2006, Italy's prisons have been bursting with marijuana prisoners due to harsher penalties. Now a constitutional court in Rome has overturned that law.
High Times Sues Over New Ad Rules in Colorado
Preventing marijuana businesses from advertising in publications is the subject of a suit filed by High Times and Westword against the state of Colorado in federal court on Feb. 10.