Past Events
Aloha State poised for meaningful marijuana law reform in 2013 legislature
Bills give lawmakers new opportunity to take modest, sensible steps while addressing urgent issues of government fairness and efficiency
Advocates announce new coalitions as Hawaii marijuana decriminalization bill passes Senate floor vote
“Fresh Approach Hawaii” and the “Medical Cannabis Coalition of Hawaii” reflect growing voter interest in new approaches to marijuana for the State.
2012 Winter Intern Sergiy Shtukarin (left) is Executive Director at the Ukraine Updated: House bills 667 & 668 on medical marijuana pass first hearings, next hearings 2/13/13
UPDATE 2/8/13:
HB 668 (to move oversight of the program from the Narcotics Enforcement Division to the Department of Health) has passed out of the House Health Committee. It now moves to a hearing before the House Committee on Finance.
Opinion poll on Hawaii marijuana laws finds voters open to “legalize, tax & regulate” strategy
Economist estimates state & counties stand to save/ generate an estimated $20M/year through marijuana legalization
Statements from National ACLU & Hawaii ACLU Affiliate on Passing of Sentator Daniel K. Inouye
WASHINGTON - The ACLU mourns the passing of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) and sends its condolences to his family, friends, staff and the people of Hawaii.
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Updated May 6, 2016
ACLU: Supreme Court Health Care Decision “Especially Welcome” for Women, Minorities
Decision Also Praised for Expanding Medicaid Coverage
New York – The U.S. Supreme Court decision today upheld the linchpin of the Affordable Care Act by ruling 5-4 that the government can tax individuals who choose not to buy health insurance.