It’s not always sunny in Philadelphia, but things have been looking up in the city since a new marijuana enforcement policy took effect in June 2010. Under the new policy, police issue a summons to those caught with under 30 grams of marijuana instead of arresting and criminally prosecuting them. According to City District Attorney Seth Williams, Philadelphia has seen a savings of roughly $2 million since the program took effect. Read more »
Italy's top court ruled Tuesday that citizens may grow marijuana on their home balconies and terraces.
Such an amount "could cause no harm," said the Cassation Court.
Citing this rationale, the supreme justices rejected an appeal filed by prosecutors from the Catanzaro Court of Appeals contesting the not-guilty verdict of a 23-year-old charged for keeping a cannabis plant in a small vase on his home balcony in the town of Scalea in Calabria. The plant had the potential to produce 16mg of the marijuana drug.
Tuesday's verdict signals a new chapter at the Cassation Court, where previously narcotics cultivation always required a punishment, even minuscule amounts. Read more »
Congressman Barney Frank takes stand for freedom
By Colorado Springs Gazette
When this page and Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts can find common ground on an issue, it's likely an issue that has broad popular appeal. That's the situation with legislation Frank introduced this summer that would essentially decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal use. It's refreshing to see a politician from either major party not only speak out about the issue, but actually push legislation to make a difference.
H.R. 2943, The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of would remove federal criminal penalties for possession of three and a half ounces or less of pot, according to a report in Reason magazine. It also would allow the not-for-profit transfer of an ounce or less to another adult. Read more »
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It’s not always sunny in Philadelphia, but things have been looking up in the city since a new marijuana enforcement policy took effect in June 2010. Under the new policy, police issue a summons to those caught with under 30 grams of marijuana instead of arresting and criminally prosecuting them. According to City District Attorney Seth Williams, Philadelphia has seen a savings of roughly $2 million since the program took effect. 
Italy's top court ruled Tuesday that citizens may grow marijuana on their home balconies and terraces.
