The Department of Justice filed on legal brief on Monday that indicated the federal government would not prosecute state employees for implementing state medical marijuana programs, according to the Marijuana Policy Project.
Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA), Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced legislation to the House on Wednesday aimed at ensuring the medical marijuana industry is treated like any other business.
The first ever investor-grade analysis report of the medical marijuana market in the United States found that it will soon rival the market for Viagra.
Those fighting for drug policy reform are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose President Barack Obama's nominee for DEA administrator during her confirmation hearings on Wednesday.