With much of the nation transfixed by the drama in our nation’s capital over efforts to overturn the results of the presidential election, Republican leaders at the state level also have a target in the bid to block the will of the people: marijuana legalization initiatives. Voters in five states approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis in November, all […]
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Arizona’s voters to decide on marijuana legalization with Proposition 207
Arizona voters will decide Tuesday whether to legalize recreational marijuana, joining 11 other states that already have done so despite a conflict with federal law, which prohibits the drug’s use. Proposition 207 would legalize possession of as much as an ounce of marijuana for adults 21 and older, and set up a licensing system for retail […]
Legalizing marijuana is one thing Americans are becoming less polarized about, judging by ballot initiatives
As Americans head to the polls more divided than ever on social and economic issues, there’s one thing they’re actually coming together on: cannabis. Much has been made of whether a victory for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, or a potential liberal sweep in the Senate, could bolster marijuana companies. But initiatives on the ballot in […]
‘They’re not going to stop us’ — medical marijuana advocates push forward in Nebraska
With the election 10 days away, a lot of issues in Nebraska will be at stake. One that won’t be is a vote nearly 200,000 people were expecting when they signed an initiative petition in the past year — mostly during a pandemic — to allow Nebraskans to vote on whether medical cannabis should be […]
Could Marijuana Be The Big Winner In Tuesday’s Vote?
Next Tuesday – election day – voters in five state will say yes or no to legalizing marijuana, either for medical or recreational purposes, or both. Those votes could go a long way toward reshaping the federal approach to weed. Which means, those votes could go a long way toward propelling share prices for a […]
Poll: South Dakotans narrowly favor legal marijuana in the state
South Dakotans are split on whether cannabis should be legal for adult consumption. But those who favor repealing the state’s strict marijuana laws in the upcoming election have a slight advantage. That’s according to results of a recent poll conducted in partnership between Argus Leader Media and KELO-TV in which more than 600 likely voters […]
How conservative South Dakota could be at the forefront of legalizing marijuana
While ruby red South Dakota may not be a swing state in the presidential election — it may be at the forefront of the green revolution as one of five states where recreational and medical marijuana legalization are up for a vote this election year. And it is the only state where both forms of legalization will be on […]
What happens if New Jersey legalizes marijuana: Everything you need to know
New Jersey voters are deciding whether to add an amendment to the state constitution that will legalize “a controlled form of marijuana called cannabis” for adults 21 and over. The measure appears as a question on this year’s election ballot. The measure has overwhelming support by a ratio of 2 to 1, several polls show. But if the measure […]
2020’s marijuana legalization ballot measures, explained
Between the presidential election, governors’ races, and down-ballot contests, this year’s election features a lot of important choices. Among those, voters in five states will have a chance to legalize marijuana for recreational or medical uses. In Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota, voters could legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. In Mississippi and South Dakota (in […]
Biggest contributor to N.J. marijuana vote effort is better known for killing weeds
Who’s funding the effort to legalize cannabis for recreational use in New Jersey? It’s not the Big Marijuana companies. The largest contributor to the Garden State’s legalization drive is a lawn care company: Scotts Miracle-Gro, a firm best-known for grass seed, turf builder, and eradicating weeds. The second largest backer is the American Civil Liberties Union of N.J. […]
