New York City is going to choose the next mayor and irrespective of who wins marijuana decriminalization would be supported.

This Tuesday, The District of Columbia city council placed a cannabis legalization bill. This bill would allow the possession of small amounts of cannabis for those over 21 and also would regulate marijuana business activities.

Last week Colorado became the first state in the United States of America to adopt rules and regulations concerning recreational marijuana commercial activities.

Washington state lawmakers are meant to limit growing marijuana industry and want to minimize the space for cultivation of recreational marijuana at 2 million square feet.

A bill expanding the number of cannabis strains for medical marijuana patients and allowing kids to be treated with medical cannabis with a doctor`s referral was vetoed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He stated that he would sign it in case it would be indicated that children could obtain medical marijuana treatment only with a psychiatrist`s and a pediatrician`s referral.

On Wednesday, Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber signed a bill into law which authorizes medical marijuana dispensaries. So now Oregon Medical Marijuana Program is expended to allow the licensing and regulating of medical marijuana dispensaries.

It is time to clear the air in respect of debates over the marijuana legalization, the usage of medical cannabis and all other issues concerning the subject. It is necessary to melt the myth and fear that teenagers have abused marijuana.

Medical marijuana is now available all across New England. Maggie Hassan, the Governor of New Hampshire, signed bill legalizing medical marijuana into law.

Vermont residents will not be arrested for small amount marijuana possession starting July 1, as a bill canceling criminal penalties for marijuana possession comes into effect. Vermont will be the 17th state where possession of small amount of marijuana is decriminalized.

Oregon House and Senate finally approved Senate Bill 40 and Senate Bill 82 according to which penalties for marijuana possession will be reduced.