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US elections: Massachusetts and Michigan ease marijuana laws | World news
Voters in Massachusetts and Michigan approved measures to slacken marijuana laws, while voters in other states were to decide questions on abortion and gay rights. Michigan became the 13th state to legalise marijuana for medical use, while Massachusetts decriminalised possession of one ounce or ...
Michigan voters approve medical marijuana measure - National, Michigan State & Local Elections ...
mlive.com — DETROIT - Michigan voters have approved a ballot proposal that legalizes the use of marijuana for severely... ill patients. With 33 percent of the precincts reporting, 63 percent, or 847,244 people, voted "yes" on Proposal 1. Thirty-seven percent, or ... (more) Michigan voters approve medical marijuana measure ...
Massachusetts Is for Decriminalized Marijuana Lovers
reason.com — They still want an income tax (idiots) but 65 percent of Bay State residents have used the... ballot process to decriminalize amounts of pot under an ounce . You'll get civil penalties and up to a $100 fine once the law goes into effect. The Marijuana ... (more) Massachusetts Is for Decriminalized Marijuana Lovers
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The Agitator — • It looks like Oliver Diaz, Jr. will lose his bid for reelection to Mississippi’s Supreme Court.  That’s really too bad. •  Drug warrior Mark Souder will win in Indiana. •  Bright spots?  Medical marijuana won in Michigan, and marijuana decriminalization won in Massachusetts. •  Saxby Chambliss on his way to winning in Georgia. ...

A Few Down-Ballot Races
Hit & Run — • It looks like Oliver Diaz, Jr. will lose his bid for reelection to Mississippi’s Supreme Court.  That’s really too bad. •  Drug warrior Mark Souder will win in Indiana. •  Bright spots?  Medical marijuana won in Michigan, and marijuana decriminalization won in Massachusetts. ...

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Source: [b]Boston Herald[/b] BOSTON - People caught with an ounce or less of marijuana won't be considered criminals in Massachusetts. Voters have approved a measure to ease marijuana laws. Under the new law, which takes effect in 30 days, those caught will be forced to give up the pot and ...
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