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| Written by Steven Epstein |
| Sunday, 02 November 2008 11:18 |
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Question 2 News. It is too late to write letters to the editor in response, but not to late to post comments on websites.
Local officials decry Question 2 Sentinel and Enterprise – Nov 3 FITCHBURG -- Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to change state law to decriminalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana. Sides align over pot decriminalization ballot question MetroWest Daily News – Nov 2 By David Riley/Daily News staff Voters will decide a statewide ballot question this week that would make possessing an ounce or less of . . . Sides align over pot decriminalization ballot question Milford Daily News – Nov 2 Direct Line: Local candidates speak MetroWest Daily News – Nov 2 I have spent more than 20 years trying to get your voice heard on the Hill, regarding decrim, and medicinal use of marijuana and stopping the DARE program, ... Ounce of prevention? Boston Herald – Nov 2 By David Wedge The proposal to decriminalize marijuana has an unlikely backer: a board member of one of the state’s... Do you support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana? Sunday Eagle Tribune – Nov 2 Top law enforcers call for 'no' vote on marijuana question Boston Globe – Nov 1 ...decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, saying a "yes" vote would only empower...pointing to a table of guns and bags of marijuana that, he said, are found in tandem...the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, making it a civil violation with a... DA opposes Question 2 marijuana proposal Salem Gazette – Oct 31 It’s an active discussion,” Blodgett said. ‘Not an open door’. Epstein argued that more than 10 percent of people over the age of 18 use marijuana each ... New laws on marijuana possession? The MCLA Beacon North Adams – Oct 30 Campus police will continue to represent the whole of the community and its legal obligation to enforce local, state and federal laws." Pot decriminalization won't change cops' routines Littleton Independent – Oct 31 Question 2 on the ballot seeks to decriminalize “small amounts” of marijuana. ... Referendum questions - Mass. O Jornal - Fall River Oct 31 Ballot Question 2 is proposing to replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, ... BPD: Just say no to pot Metro Boston – Oct 31 If the ballot initiative passes, adults caught with less than an ounce of marijuana would pay a $100 fine. Offenders under 18 years old would be required to ... Local churches' thoughts on ballot questions Milford Daily News – Oct 31 Lloyd said he does not support decriminalizing marijuana because too many young people struggle with the drug. "It is a drug that leads to other drugs," he ... Local churches' thoughts on ballot questions MetrowestDaily News – Oct 31 Lloyd said he does not support decriminalizing marijuana because too many young people struggle with the drug. "It is a drug that leads to other drugs," he ... Question Two Discussed The Republican - Springfield – Oct 30 A snapshot of the voters and how they feel about Question Two Time to predict South End News – Boston – Oct 30 Question 2 is a different story. If you carry an ounce or less of pot, this ballot initiative means you’re no longer a criminal but someone who could, ... Question 2 a hot topic on the ballot Taunton Daily Gazette – Oct 30 By Elizabeth Graham, Staff Writer As Election Day draws closer, those for and against decriminalizing some marijuana possession have become increasingly ... Police chief says 'no' to Question 2 Canton Citizen – Oct 30 By Jay Turner While voters in Canton appear to be just as willing to reform the state’s marijuana laws as voters in other Massachusetts communities, ... Lynn pol storms out of meeting The Daily Item of Lynn – Oct 30 ... Tuesday's City Council meeting as councilors discussed their stance on ballot Question 2, which would decriminalize possession of an ounce of marijuana. ... Galvin predicts record voter turnout Wakefield Observer – Oct 30 Regarding Question 2, he said, “We have real crime in this state. We should focus on more serious crimes. It doesn’t make sense to prosecute someone holding ... Ballot questions to consider Scituate Mariner – Oct 30 The three binding statewide ballot questions relate to reducing and then eliminating the state personal income tax, decriminalizing marijuana use and ... Tackling the Three Ballot Questions WSHM-TV – Springfield – Oct 29 11:00 News with Video Next, possession of marijuana. A yes vote would replace criminal penalties for an ounce or less, with civil penalties. "It's simply about protecting people ... Mass. ministers mobilize to oppose pot question Berkshire Eagle, MA – Oct 30 Question 2 would make possession of an ounce or less of marijuana a civil rather than criminal offense. The Boston Globe reports that the letter from the ... Ministers mobilize to oppose pot question WHDH-TV – Oct 29 Question 2 would make possession of an ounce or less of marijuana a civil rather than criminal offense. The Boston Globe rports that the letter from the ... Ministers Mobilize To Oppose Pot Question Boston Channel.com - Oct 30 Question 2 would make possession of an ounce or less of marijuana a civil rather than criminal offense. The Boston Globe reported that the letter from the ... Question 2 would change marijuana laws Chelmsford Independent – Oct 29 By David Golann/Correspondent With less than a week before the election, supporters of marijuana decriminalization in Massachusetts are pretty stoked. ... Dog racing vote nearly even in polls Taunton Daily Gazette – Oct 29 Question 2, which would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, had the support of 51 percent of respondents, while 32 percent opposed it ... Police: Vote no on marijuana The Republican – Oct 29 A yes vote on Question 2 would decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, and a no vote would keep the current laws. Under Question 2 on the ... Police Officers Battle Over Question 2 WSHM-TV – Springfield – Oct 28 At issue is ballot question #2, which would de-criminalize the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. For the second time in 10 days, police chiefs ... Newton Police see little savings in call to decriminalize pot Newton TAB, MA – Oct 28 And though Ballot Question 2, which will be before voters on Nov. 4, only decriminalizes the drug, Miron said there is still a cost benefit, no matter how ... Dracut police chief urges 'no' vote on Question 2 Lowell Sun – Oct 28 As a member of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, I encourage residents to vote "no" on ballot Question 2. QUESTION 2: Issues of fairness in bid to ease pot-possession penalty Lowell Sun – Oct 27 It may inspire a host of Cheech and Chong jokes, but to lobbyists on either side of the proposal to decriminalize marijuana possession in Massachusetts, the issue is no laughing matter. For the second time in eight years, voters here will also... DA Blodgett speaks out against Question 2 Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle – Oct 27 Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett talked about his opposition to Question 2 — which would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana ... Question 2: Hashing out the pros and cons of marijuana Enterprise News Brockton – Oct 27 This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced ... Ballot questions not final word The Republican – Oct 27 Prosecutors, for example, might press the state Legislature to weaken or reverse a proposal to decriminalize the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana ... 2 sides to pot question Worcester Telegram - Oct 26 By Aaron Nicodemus TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF A ballot question that would decriminalize — but not legalize — possession of small amounts of marijuana is ... Do you support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of ... Eagle Tribune - Oct 26 4 would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Those caught with the drug would face a civil fine of $100. ... MassLive offers voter info The Republican - Oct 26 ... statewide ballot questions dealing with the repeal of the state income tax, decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, and banning dog racing. ... Question resurrects old debate The Republican - Oct 26 4 ballot question that seeks to decriminalize possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, saying that use of the illegal drug is becoming more acceptable. ... Ballot questions on the table Cohasset Mariner, Oct 24 There are three binding statewide ballot questions related to reducing and then eliminating the state personal income tax; decriminalizing marijuana use and ... Nov. 4 election will choose president, senator Jamaica Plain Gazette Oct 24 Question 2 would remove criminal penalties for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana. Instead, an adult offender would get a $100 fine, and a juvenile ... POLL: Question 2 (Possession of marijuana decriminalization) Winchester Star, MA - Oct 24 By Source: Massachusetts Secretary of State This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a ... Representatives, police chief oppose loosening marijuana laws Halifax-Plympton Reporter – Oct 24 By Matthew Nadler The decriminalization of marijuana possession is the aim of one of the three statewide ballot measures voters will find on Election Day. ... 7News/Suffolk Poll WHDH-TV, MA - Oct 24 Our poll also shows the state may just say yes to decriminalizing marijuana. That's Question 2 on the ballot, and 51% are for it; 32% against. ... Go here for marginals and cross tabulations of the recent poll Suffolk University Political Research Center Web site Poll: Voters saying yes to pot, no to tax cut Worcester Telegram – Oct 24 An initiative to decriminalize an ounce or less of marijuana is having more success. Of those polled, 51 percent said they support the question, ... POLL: NO WANT TO AXE THE TAX WHYN – Springfield – Oct 24 The poll also indicated voters favor a second question that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, and were split on a third question that would ... Poll indicates half of voters want marijuana decriminalized Boston Globe – Oct 24 ...proposal to decriminalize the possession of marijuana has the support of about half of Massachusetts...radical drug legalization agenda." "Teen marijuana abuse has been declining for years...penalties for possessing one ounce or less of marijuana with a civil fine of $100, the equivalent... Poll: Mass. voters saying yes to pot, no to tax cut Eagle Tribune – Lawrence – Oct 24 An initiative to decriminalize an ounce or less of marijuana is having more success. Of those polled, 51 percent said they support the question, ... Lt. Gov. Murray gets some tough questions from Weymouth students Enterprise News – Brockton – Oct 24 Murray, a former lawyer, said he opposes that question because he is concerned about marijuana’s potential as a gateway drug. Obama wins, income tax repeal loses in poll Boston Business Journal – Oct 24 Some 59 percent of voters plan to vote against ballot Question 1, which would eliminate the income tax, researchers from Suffolk University found. ... Ex-cop in pro-Question 2 ad paid for ‘consulting’ Boston Herald – Oct 24 A retired Boston cop who appears in a pro-marijuana political ad was paid $850 in “consulting Talk of marijuana sparks lively debate Berkshire Eagle – Oct 24 Taylor and other Question 2 proponents say the goal is to keep people who are arrested for possessing small amounts of marijuana from acquiring criminal ... Dog racing and wind energy: Two more questions on Nov. 3 ballot Norwell Mariner - Oct 23 The three binding statewide ballot questions relate to reducing and then eliminating the state personal income tax; decriminalizing marijuana use and ... 2008 ballot questions in the town of Amherst Amherst Bulletin – Oct 23 Question 2: Asks whether possession of one ounce or less of marijuana be a civil rather than a criminal violation, with offenders over 18 subject to ... Officials decry decriminalization measure Fall River Herald News – Oct 23 By Michael Holtzman Marijuana is a dangerous “gateway” drug and decriminalizing possession sends a terrible message to young people, county law enforcement With Video of Press Conference in GOVERNMENT BUILDING Hub rips pot ads Boston Herald – Oct 23 Boston cops and Mayor Thomas M. Menino are up in arms that pictures of two uniformed cops... New poll about marijuana Littleton Independent- Oct 23 New poll about marijuana - Will you vote to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of marijuana on the Nov. . POLL: Ballot questions Lexington Minuteman – Oct 22 Question 2: Replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties ( surveys) ... Marijuana question heats up The Republican – Oct 22 4 ballot question that would decriminalize possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, saying the proponents are spreading misinformation about the impact ... Pillsbury says he'll challenge Richardson MetroWest Daily News – Oct 22 Pillsbury pointed to Richardson not supporting ballot Question 2, which would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, as an example of her ... LETTER: Consider effects of marijuana Standard-Times - New Bedford – Oct 22 On Question 2 on the ballot, proponents (those who favor decriminalizing a small amount of marijuana) say that the state law on the use of marijuana is a ... DAs: Reject pot ballot question Taunton Daily Gazette - Oct 21, 2008 Milford Daily News- Oct 21 MetroWest Daily News - Oct 21 Daily News Tribune - Oct 21 Daily News Transcript – Oct 21 Taunton Daily Gazette - Oct 21 Patriot Ledger – Quincy – Oct 21 By John P. Kelly Local district attorneys have come out against decriminalizing an ounce or less of marijuana, as proposed on ballot Question 2. ... Ballot questions debated: Income tax, marijuana, dog racing MetroWest Daily News – Oct 21 Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Whitney A. Taylor, chairwoman and campaign manager of the Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy ... ARTICLE & LETTER: Group headed up by local resident promotes passage of Question 2 Reading Daily Times Chronicle - Oct 20 A local resident is heading up an organization that is in favor of a yes vote on Question 2, (A letter in support of Question 2 Page A11) DAs fight bid to ease penalty for marijuana Boston Globe - Oct 20, 2008 The prosecutors - who would have faced obstacles to attaining their law enforcement positions had they been caught - are now among the leading opponents of a proposition ... Candidates weigh in on state budget cuts Sentinel & Enterprise, Fitchburg – Oct 20 Candidates also disagreed on Question 2 on this year's referendum ballot, a proposal to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Kamuda supports it, while Rice remains opposed. Capeless, Ruberto urge voters to say 'heck no' Berkshire Eagle – Oct 17 The controversial November ballot initiative aims to decriminalize marijuana possession for those caught with an ounce of pot or less. ... District Attorney Cruz, Keating urge ‘no’ vote on marijuana question Enterprise News, Brockton – Oct 18 Regional district attorneys are challenging a belief among some voters that decriminalizing an ounce or less of marijuana – as proposed on ... District Attorney Cruz, Keating urge ‘no’ vote on marijuana ... Patriot Ledger – Quincy – Oct 18 Cruz said the street value of an ounce of marijuana can be as high as $600 and is enough to roll ... Some (ballot) questions to consider Hanover Mariner – Oct 17Taylor claims that passage of Question 2 would not increase marijuana use Candidates answer on the issues affecting Winchester and Stoneham The Winchester Star – Oct 17 The Stoneham Sun – Oct 17 Officials rally against Question 2 Berkshire Eagle – Pittsfield – Oct 17 Specifically, they'll be voicing opposition to a November ballot initiative that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana School committee takes stand on ballot questions Halifax-Plympton Reporter – Oct 16 Mark Guidoboni said decriminalizing possession of less than an ounce of marijuana would protect teens and young adults from losing their eligibility for ... School committee takes stand on ballot questions Wicked Local Kingston – Oct 16 Economy dominates debate Wicked Local Boxborough – Oct 16 Economy dominates debate Wicked Local Acton – Oct 16 O'Connor addresses the important issues Stoneham Sun – Oct 16 Marijuana decriminalization is an, “endorsement of substance abuse and dangerous criminal activity, and sends the wrong message to young people. ... Riley addresses the important issues Stoneham Sun – Oct 16 Ballot Question 2 (decriminalization of marijuana). I will vote ‘No,’ however I recognize the long-term draconian effects current laws can have on some ... Youth education called strenghth of marijuana bill Brookline Tab – Oct 16 A Brookline police spokesman praised a ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana possession, saying it would give police and health professionals more ... Voters will choose more than President Nov. 4 Hingham Journal – Oct 16 Question 2 – Possession of marijuana: A Yes vote would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of ... November’s 3 ballot questions Northborough-Southborough Villager - Oct 15 But maybe I can get your attention this way—are you in favor of decriminalizing possession of a small amount of marijuana?... This week’s ballot question Woburn Advocate - Oct 15 This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced ... Reefer Madness Revisited Valley Advocate – Easthampton – Oct 16 Last week, a group of local police chiefs, district attorneys and sheriffs gathered outside West Springfield High to warn of the dire consequences they insist will result if Massachusetts voters decide next month to amend the state marijuana laws. "Ballot Question 2 is a green light to drug dealers to target young children, especially high school students, to buy and use drugs," Hampden County DA Bill Bennett said ominously. Well, not quite. Question 2... Pot shots: DA says pot initiative would be bad for kids By Sarah Menesale and Barbara Taormina For years, Georgetown’s Steve Epstein has been out in front on the fight to reform marijuana laws. . . . . This story also appears under the title A burning issue in the Newburyport Current. very similar stories appeared in: Daily News Tribune, Waltham; Daily News Transcript, Norwood; Taunton Daily Gazette; MetroWest Daily News; Milford Daily News; Beverly Citizen; Georgetown Record; Ipswich Chronicle; Swampscott Reporter Weeding out the issue of Question 2 Sun Chronicle – Attleboro – Oct 14 Proponents say ballot Question 2 simply makes sense. By reducing possession of small amounts of marijuana to a civil offense, Massachusetts law enforcement could spend time and money fighting violent crime; young people caught with pot would no longe... Pot: Civil case or crime? Police chief, attorney clash over easing ... The Salem News - Oct 14 Voters asked to loosen marijuana laws The Daily News of Newburyport - Oct 14 Question 2 backers say a little pot no big deal Standard-Times - New Bedford, Oct 12 By David Kibbe BOSTON — Massachusetts would join 11 other states in decriminalizing the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, making it akin to a ... Pro-pot advocates: Radio ad misrepresents question Lowell Sun – Oct 11 By Lyle Moran, Sun Correspondent BOSTON -- The group fighting to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in Massachusetts charged yesterday that opponents are misrepresenting their ballot question.... Also appears in: Sentinel & Enterprise - Fitchburg Oct 11 Poll on ballot questions shows voters oppose axing state income tax The Republican-MassLive.com-Oct 10 On Question 2, which would decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of marijuana, 62 percent said yes, 32 percent said no and 5 percent said they were undecided or declined to give an opinion. Law Enforcement Officials Against Question 2 abc40, Springfield - Oct 9 It's a proposal to decriminalize marijuana in the Commonwealth. It would make possession of less than an ounce a $100 fine. Proponents say it would save ... DA Blodgett speaks out against Question 2 Georgetown Record - Oct 9 Mary Jane, pot, weed, ganga — call it what you want, but Massachusetts voters will decide on a burning issue in the Nov. 4 election that’s caused quite a stir between advocates and opponents of current marijuana laws in the commonwealth. This story also appears in the: Daily News Tribune, Waltham Daily News Transcript, Norwood Taunton Daily Gazette MetroWest Daily News Milford Daily News Ipswich Chronicle Swampscott Reporter Proposal would make marijuana possession a matter of $100 fine Middleboro Gazette - Oct 9 For offenders over the age of 18, penalties would include forfeiture of the marijuana plus a $100 civil fine. Offenders under the age of 18 would also have ... Town fights marijuana use Reading Advocate - Oct 6 By Stephen Vittorioso Youths today are logging onto social-networking Web sites to view photos, send messages and obtain marijuana, according to Erica ... Plymouth DA: Pot ballot question a deal for dealers The Sentinel Wicked Local Marion, MA Oct 4 Ballot Question 2 proposes to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, which Cruz said is no small potatoes. An ounce equates to about 30 to ... Martha Coakley dismisses marijuana question complaint Boston Herald - Oct. 1 Associated Press BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has rejected a complaint by backers of a pro-marijuana... Coakley dismisses marijuana question complaint Worcester Telegram, Oct. 1 AP BOSTON— Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has rejected a complaint by backers of a pro-marijuana ballot question against the state's 11 ... Coakley dismisses marijuana question complaint abc40, MA - Sept. 30 AP - September 30, 2008 5:04 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has rejected a complaint by backers of a pro-marijuana ballot ... Study: THC levels reach record high The Llama Ledger (Simon's Rock, Great Barrington) Oct. 1 The University's Potency Monitoring Project compared current marijuana samples to some seized since 1975 from 48 states. The highest level of concentration ... "Blunt Object" Follow-Up: Attorney General Coakley Responds To ... The Phoenix - Sept. 30 In my recent Phoenix article, “Blunt Object,” regarding Commonwealth marijuana reform, I guessed that Attorney General Martha Coakley would decline to scold ... Mayor opposes pot legalization Somerville News, MA - Sept 26 Drug use is a public health, safety and quality of life issue and Question 2 would increase marijuana use while putting more of our youth behind the wheel ... Up In Smoke Pot Politics and the Public, The Move to decriminalize Marijuana Worcester Magazine – Sept. 25 by Jim Keough The political fight over a November marijuana-reform ballot ... The Phoenix, MA - Sept 25 With Election Day’s Question 2 ballot initiative threatening to reduce the penalty for less than one ounce of weed to a mere civil slap and $100 fine, ... Supporters of initiative to change pot laws deny legalization goal Boston Herald - Sept 25 Taylor, who would not be interviewed, also wrote: “The Herald’s effort to confuse Bay Staters into thinking Question 2 is about marijuana legalization is a ... Marijuana vote has allies on both sides Boston Globe, North Region - Sep 24 "Marijuana remains illegal under Question 2," she said, arguing that the measure actually provides for more certain consequences for offenders under age 18. ... Plymouth DA: Pot ballot question a deal for dealers MetroWest Daily News, MA - Sept 24 Ballot Question 2 proposes to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, which Cruz said is no small potatoes. An ounce equates to about 30 to ... Plymouth DA: Pot ballot question a deal for dealers Daily News Tribune, MA - Sept 24 Ballot Question 2 proposes to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, which Cruz said is no small potatoes. An ounce equates to about 30 to ... Pro-pot backers aim high Boston Herald - Sept 23 The Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy, which placed Question 2 on the November ballot, collected from the Marijuana Policy Project $200000, ... Rally brings thousands to Common Daily Free Press (Boston Univ.) - Sept 22 If passed, "Question 2" would decriminalize the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana for individuals over 18 years of age, decreasing the maximum ... DC donations flood Mass. ballot question campaigns The Standard Times, New Bedford - Sept 21 ... 20013, came in seventh on the list, thanks to a $180000 donation from the Marijuana Policy Project to help make the case to voters for Question 2, ... On the Common, they like the grass Boston Globe, Sept 21 ...question that would decriminalize marijuana possession in the state. "No doubt. I'm for legalization of marijuana. Legalize gay marrage and legalize...Supporters of both Question 2, the marijuana measure, and Question 1, which would... Pot rally has cops fuming Boston Herald Sept 21 Marijuana legalization advocates openly smoked pot at the annual Boston Freedom Rally on Boston Common yesterday,... DAs want voters to just say no to Question 2 The Herald News, Fall River - Sept 19, 2008 By Staff reports A group of local officials think you must be high if the concept of decriminalizing marijuana is a good idea. Come Nov. ... Cops, DA line up against pot initiative Attleboro Sun Chronicle Sept. 19 NEW BEDFORD - Bristol County police, prosecutors and sheriffs urged the public to reject Question 2 on the Nov. 4 state election ballot, saying the initiative to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana would send the wrong message to ... Police, DAs want voters to block lower penalties for marijuana ... The Taunton Gazette - Sept. 19 Come Nov. 4, voters across the commonwealth will be asked to weigh in on a ballot question that would make possession of an ounce or less of marijuana a civil offense punishable by a $100 fine, rather than a criminal offense. . . . Area law enforcement say 'no' to marijuana decriminalization The Standard Time, New Bedford, SouthCoastToday.com, MA - Sept 18 One ounce of marijuana has a street value of $600 and equates to approximately 60 individual sales, officials said. "Just think of the message this would ... Backers of marijuana ballot question charge foul on state's DAs The Standard Times, New Bedford SouthCoastToday.com, Sept. 18 By STEVE LeBLANC AP writer BOSTON — Backers of a pro-marijuana ballot initiative charged Wednesday that 11 district attorneys from Massachusetts violated ... Marijuana proponents take on state attorneys Berkshire Eagle, Sept. 18 BOSTON — A group supporting more lenient marijuana laws is trying to turn another law involving campaign financing Supporters of marijuana ballot question lodge complaint Boston Globe, Sept. 18 By Steve LeBlanc AP / September 18, 2008 Backers of a promarijuana ballot initiative charged yesterday that 11 district attorneys violated campaign finance ... Sparks fly over proposal to legalize pot Cape Cod Times, Sept. 18 Gerry Leone, Middlesex District Attorney, speaks at a news conference yesterday in Boston. Community leaders, Massachusetts District Attorneys, sheriffs, ... Pot foes in a huff over Question 2 Boston Herald - Sept. 18 By Mike Underwood An army of young drug addicts and dealers could flood the streets if voters don’t snub out a proposal to decriminalize possession of small ... Sutter, other DAs accused of campaign finance violations The Herald News, Fall River - Sept. 18 By Will Richmond Backers of a pro-marijuana ballot initiative charged Wednesday that 11 district attorneys from Massachusetts violated campaign finance laws ... Marijuana bill brings out strong emotions Metro Boston, MA – Sept. 18 After supporters of a plan to decriminalize marijuana cried foul over their opponents’ fundraising tactics yesterday, a powerful group of law enforcement ... |
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