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OH HJR 6: Marijuana Legalization

Posted: May 3, 2013

Ohio State Representative, Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown), has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters. If you are an Ohio resident, be sure to contact your Representative and let them know you support … more

FL SB 808 Floor Vote

Posted: April 28, 2013

Senate Bill 808 has passed all of its committees in the Senate! It has been added to the Special Order Calendar for Tuesday, April 30th, and is waiting to be heard on the floor! Your help is urgently needed in … more

Support HR 1523: the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013

Posted: April 17, 2013

Last week, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA] introduced HR 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013. In summary, this sensible piece of legislation would modify the federal Controlled Substances Act so that: any individual acting in compliance with state … more

End the Federal Funding Ban on Syringe Services

Posted: April 10, 2013

According to an overwhelming body of evidence, needle and syringe services programs not only reduce the spread of HIV and other blood-borne diseases, but also save money, encourage the safe disposal of syringes, minimize the risk of needlestick injuries to … more



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SSDP Welcomes the University of North Florida (UNF) Chapter!

Expanding our reach in the Sunshine State

Please welcome our newest official chapter, coming from Jacksonville, Florida, the University of North Florida (UNF)! The initial spark for the UNF chapter was put in place by our AMPLIFY Project, so I’d like to extend a special thanks to … more

Announcing SSDP’s Federal Marijuana Lobby Day

Scholarship application and registration now open

Our movement faces a critically limited window of time between now and this summer, when the U.S. House of Representatives may vote on an amendment that would seek to curtail DEA enforcement activities in states with legal marijuana markets. Join … more