Medical Marijuana Legalization In Nebraska May Appear On November Ballot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Medical Marijuana Legalization In Nebraska May Appear On November Ballot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING OMAHA, Neb. — A group seeking to legalize marijuana for medical use in Nebraska has gathered enough signatures to get the issue before voters in November, the state’s top election official said Friday. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced earlier this year that it had gathered about 114,000 signatures — well more than the approximately 86,000 needed — for each of two petitions: one that would allow marijuana for medical use and the other to regulate the medical marijuana industry in the state. It’s the third effort by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana to get the issue on the ballot. Instead, they argued, the measure posed two separate questions: whether residents should have the right to use marijuana for medical purposes, and whether private companies should be allowed to grow and sell it.

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Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Associated Press  

— Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid. The decision by Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong was a victory for advocates of medical marijuana, but opponents are likely to appeal it …

Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed

Associated Press  

The movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance, failing in all three states where it was on the ballot this year and leading proponents to weigh a tactical shift focused more on state legislatures and the federal government. It’s “going to be a potentially tougher hill to climb going forward to enact legalization in the …

Voters could make recreational cannabis legal in more than half of U.S. states
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Voters could make recreational cannabis legal in more than half of U.S. states

NPR  

Voters could make recreational cannabis legal in more than half of U.S. states toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Three more states are voting today on whether to legalize the recreational use of cannabis — and if more than one of the measures passes, it would mean a majority of U.S. states have recreational marijuana laws on the books. …

Florida rejects marijuana legalization measure, other states still pending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida rejects marijuana legalization measure, other states still pending

Salon  

On Nov. 5, voters in four red states will cast their ballots for legalizing cannabis and marijuana, the extracts from the plant. “It’s certainly not crazy to think you might see some other very conservative Southern states follow along, if Florida adopts it.” North Dakota: Measure 5 In North Dakota, advocates are hoping the third time's a charm in legalizing …

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
3 months, 1 week ago

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures

Associated Press  

— Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures, which could keep them from becoming law. Hilgers and other Republicans oppose their state’s marijuana initiatives, and the attorney general immediately faced questions about scheduling his news conference the same …

Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?
3 months, 1 week ago

Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?

Associated Press  

The U.S. is divided when it comes to state and federal marijuana policy, but recent political developments could move the country toward a greater acceptance of cannabis. Both major presidential candidates have signaled support for a federal policy change to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and voters in several additional states will get a say this fall on …

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. While it’s possible it could precede the end of President Joe Biden’s term, issuing it before Inauguration Day “would be pretty expedited,” said cannabis lawyer Brian Vicente. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, signaled support for a Florida legalization measure on Saturday, following earlier comments that he increasingly agrees …

Measures to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska can appear on November ballot, official says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Measures to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska can appear on November ballot, official says

Associated Press  

— A group seeking to legalize marijuana for medical use in Nebraska has gathered enough signatures to get the issue before voters in November, the state’s top election official said Friday. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced earlier this year that it had gathered about 114,000 signatures — well more than the approximately 86,000 needed — for each of two petitions: …

North Dakota voters to weigh in again on marijuana legalization
4 months, 1 week ago

North Dakota voters to weigh in again on marijuana legalization

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has qualified for the November election, the state’s top election official said Monday. North Dakota voters approved medical marijuana in 2016 but rejected recreational initiatives in 2018 and 2022. “The people of North Dakota soundly rejected the idea of recreational marijuana in 2018 and 2022, but here …

Proposal to block casino plans OK’d for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Proposal to block casino plans OK’d for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

Associated Press  

— A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify. Secretary of State John Thurston’s office said it verified that Local Voters in Charge, the group behind the casino measure, submitted at least 116,200 valid signatures from registered voters …

Group files petitions to put recreational marijuana on North Dakota’s November ballot
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Group files petitions to put recreational marijuana on North Dakota’s November ballot

Live Mint  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Organizers of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota submitted petition signatures on Monday, likely setting up another statewide vote on the issue that voters and state lawmakers have previously defeated. The 20-page statutory measure would legalize recreational marijuana for people 21 and older to use at their homes and, if permitted, on others’ …

Group files petitions to put recreational marijuana on North Dakota’s November ballot
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Group files petitions to put recreational marijuana on North Dakota’s November ballot

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Organizers of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota submitted petition signatures on Monday, likely setting up another statewide vote on the issue that voters and state lawmakers have previously defeated. The 20-page statutory measure would legalize recreational marijuana for people 21 and older to use at their homes and, if permitted, on others’ …

North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana
6 months ago

North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval. Legalizing medical marijuana for qualifying patients with a “debilitating medical condition” was added to a bill on Wednesday that originally focused on creating further state regulations for federally legal hemp products. Sen. Bill Rabon, a Republican …

North Carolina revives the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana
6 months ago

North Carolina revives the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but it’s unclear if the state House will approve it. A Senate bill that was originally intended to add state regulations to hemp products experienced a major facelift on Wednesday when lawmakers added a provision legalizing medical marijuana. The hemp regulations bill was suddenly sent back to …

Will recreational pot go on sale soon in Ohio? Medical marijuana stores can now apply to sell it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will recreational pot go on sale soon in Ohio? Medical marijuana stores can now apply to sell it

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational pot sales are nearing reality in Ohio. The state Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications Friday for new dual licenses that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell nonmedical cannabis. State regulators won’t say how long license approvals could take, but those who have helped put together rules for the program believe the …

Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June
7 months, 1 week ago

Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June, after new licensing rules for dispensaries cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review allowed rules to proceed without objection that clear the way for a dual licensing program that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell …

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota

Associated Press  

Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting the issue on the conservative state’s November ballot. Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, including as recently as November 2023 in Ohio, but “no state has as interesting or rocky …

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?

Associated Press  

As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. Following two previous failed attempts, a Nebraska group is gathering signatures to get two measures onto this year’s ballot: one to legalize medical …

Recreational marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Recreational marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota ballot initiative group can gather signatures to put a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana to a statewide vote in the fall, the state’s top election official said Thursday, in the latest legalization effort in the conservative state. “We spend too many resources, we spend too much money, we criminalize behavior that’s more benign than alcohol …

Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan
11 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu last week said the bill’s proposed creation of state-run dispensaries was a “nonstarter.” Vos said at a news conference that “months and months of negotiations” resulted in a “very detailed bill” he proposed that has the minimum …

Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he’ll back limited GOP proposal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he’ll back limited GOP proposal

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational marijuana, said Wednesday that he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization being promoted by Republicans. Vos said the proposal would be limited and modeled after the medical marijuana law that had been in place in neighboring Minnesota before it moved to full …

A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
1 year ago

A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said. Vos, in an interview Wednesday, said the proposal will be limited and modeled after the medical marijuana law that had been in place in neighboring Minnesota before it moved …

Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it
1 year ago

Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans woke up Thursday in a land of limbo for recreational marijuana use: Adults can now legally grow and possess cannabis at home, but cannot legally buy it. Rep. Jamie Callender said there’s “no drop-dead date” for implementing a legal sales scheme, and that growing marijuana at home or allowing possession can proceed according to the voters’ …

US' Ohio votes to legalise marijuana for adult recreational use
1 year, 1 month ago

US' Ohio votes to legalise marijuana for adult recreational use

Hindustan Times  

Ohio voters approved a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. Opponents also raised concerns about the tax structure, which earmarks none of the earnings for Ohio counties that administer social services …

Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so
1 year, 1 month ago

Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Among concerns raised by opponents that lawmakers may revisit is the measure’s tax structure, which earmarks none of the earnings for Ohio counties that administer social services programs directed at drug use, addiction and other …

A marijuana legalization question will be on Ohio’s fall ballot after lawmakers failed to act on it
1 year, 4 months ago

A marijuana legalization question will be on Ohio’s fall ballot after lawmakers failed to act on it

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposal to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana in Ohio was cleared Wednesday to appear on statewide ballots this fall after the Republican-led state Legislature failed to act on it. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose determined that the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol had submitted 127,772 valid signatures, more than the 124,046 needed to …

Ohio marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot, gets 10 more days
1 year, 4 months ago

Ohio marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot, gets 10 more days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A proposal to legalize adult …

Western North Carolina tribe to vote on broader legalization of adult use of marijuana
1 year, 5 months ago

Western North Carolina tribe to vote on broader legalization of adult use of marijuana

Associated Press  

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in September on whether they want to legalize marijuana possession and sales on tribal lands for anyone 21 and older — not just for those seeking it for medical use that the North Carolina tribe had already authorized. “If our voters say no, they don’t want adult …

New Hampshire governor offers path to legalize marijuana
1 year, 7 months ago

New Hampshire governor offers path to legalize marijuana

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — A day after New Hampshire legislators rejected the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, Gov. “In the past, I said now is not the time to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire,” Sununu said in a statement. Sununu said that this path “helps to keep substances away from kids by ensuring the state of New …

What’s next for marijuana legalization after Oklahoma vote?
1 year, 9 months ago

What’s next for marijuana legalization after Oklahoma vote?

Associated Press  

In just over a decade since voters approved state constitutional amendments to make recreational marijuana legal in Colorado and Washington, 19 other states have followed suit. But voters in Oklahoma, where faith leaders, law enforcement and most of the state’s GOP leaders campaigned against legalization, on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized it. Kevin Stitt and much …

Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana
1 year, 9 months ago

Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors. We also think it shows voters recognize the criminal aspects, as well as the need for addressing mental health needs of the state.” Oklahoma voters already approved medical marijuana in 2018 by 14 percentage …

North Carolina Senate backs legalizing pot for medical use
1 year, 9 months ago

North Carolina Senate backs legalizing pot for medical use

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted on Tuesday to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes, giving strong bipartisan support for the second year in a row to an idea that its supporters say would give relief to those with debilitating or life-ending illnesses. Under North Carolina’s bill, a new state commission would award licenses to 10 entities that …

New Hampshire House gives initial marijuana legalization OK
1 year, 10 months ago

New Hampshire House gives initial marijuana legalization OK

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — A bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire passed its first big test Wednesday. Supporters hope New Hampshire will join 21 other states, including the rest of New England, in legalizing the drug, though the bill still has a long way to go. Most of the tax revenue would go toward reducing the state’s pension …

New marijuana legalization bill gets New Hampshire hearing
1 year, 10 months ago

New marijuana legalization bill gets New Hampshire hearing

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.h. — The New Hampshire Legislature is once again debating recreational use of marijuana but efforts to legalize it still face significant hurdles. “It’s clear communities, families, retirement security and the economy will be stronger once we legalize cannabis in New Hampshire,” he said. Bedford Police Chief John Bryfonski, speaking on behalf of an association of 160 chiefs, said …

Marijuana now legal in Missouri, but you can’t buy it yet
2 years ago

Marijuana now legal in Missouri, but you can’t buy it yet

Associated Press  

— As of Thursday, it’s lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. John Mueller, co-founder of Greenlight Dispensaries, said the company’s 15 Missouri shops are getting calls from people confused about the new law and why they can’t yet buy it from the dispensaries. “I think everybody’s anxious and excited about adult use,” said Mueller, whose company …

After election, marijuana advocates look to next states
2 years, 1 month ago

After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

Associated Press  

— Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Maryland residents will have to wait even longer — until the middle of next year — before a recreational marijuana measure approved this past week can take effect. After Democratic victories in last week’s legislative and gubernatorial …

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
2 years, 1 month ago

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Associated Press  

— Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in three other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country. “State-level legalization victories are what’s necessary to move the needle forward at the federal level.” The state voting follows moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. “Now they know that …

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
2 years, 1 month ago

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Associated Press  

— Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country. “State-level legalization victories are what’s necessary to move the needle forward at the federal level.” The state voting follows moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. “It’s pretty clear North …

Voters in five states decide whether to legalize marijuana
2 years, 1 month ago

Voters in five states decide whether to legalize marijuana

Firstpost  

The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana Arkansas: Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. The …

Marijuana legalization on the ballot in these states: Here’s what voters decided
2 years, 1 month ago

Marijuana legalization on the ballot in these states: Here’s what voters decided

CNN  

Washington CNN — Ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana use will fail in three states and pass in two, CNN projects, as momentum has grown nationwide to push for lifting penalties once associated with cannabis. Here’s what voters decided in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota on Tuesday: Arkansas Arkansas voters on Tuesday will reject a constitutional amendment …

US midterms: Legalising marijuana on the ballot in five states
2 years, 1 month ago

US midterms: Legalising marijuana on the ballot in five states

Al Jazeera  

Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North and South Dakota deciding whether to OK recreational marijuana measures. Voters in five US states are deciding on election day whether to approve recreational cannabis, a move that could signal a major shift towards legalisation in even the most conservative parts of the country. The initiative has drawn the criticism of traditional legalisation opponents …

Medical marijuana firms lead donors for legal weed campaigns
2 years, 1 month ago

Medical marijuana firms lead donors for legal weed campaigns

Associated Press  

— The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. All told, marijuana legalization campaigns have raised about $23 million in five states — Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota. “This is something that is a positive for the industry, but it’s …

EXPLAINED: Which US States Put Marijuana On The Ballot in 2022?
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINED: Which US States Put Marijuana On The Ballot in 2022?

News 18  

Recreational marijuana could be legal in half the country if the handful of states with cannabis measures on ballots this November pass them. Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota have measures on their ballots this fall for voters to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. The Arkansas Supreme Court cleared the way in September for voters to consider whether people …

EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?

Associated Press  

Recreational marijuana could be legal in half the country if the handful of states with cannabis measures on ballots this November pass them. Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota have measures on their ballots this fall for voters to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. — The Arkansas Supreme Court cleared the way in September for voters to consider whether …

Oklahoma governor sets March election for marijuana question
2 years, 2 months ago

Oklahoma governor sets March election for marijuana question

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday set a statewide election for March 7 for voters to decide whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, a question Democrats had hoped would be on the November ballot to help energize liberal voters. Marijuana sales would be subjected to a 15% excise tax on top of the standard sales …

Oklahoma court: Weed question won’t make November ballot
2 years, 3 months ago

Oklahoma court: Weed question won’t make November ballot

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — A proposed state question on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Oklahoma won’t appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped the question would energize liberal voters. The high court rejected a request by supporters of State Question 820 to require the State Election …

State: Medical marijuana would see decline if pot legalized
2 years, 3 months ago

State: Medical marijuana would see decline if pot legalized

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Legalizing recreational pot in North Dakota could cut the number of people who are registered to use the drug as medicine by at least 80%, due to access to bigger quantities and more varied products, a health official said Monday. The state has issued more than 8,200 identification cards to qualifying patients since North Dakota voters approved …

Lawsuit on recreational pot in Missouri nears end
2 years, 3 months ago

Lawsuit on recreational pot in Missouri nears end

Associated Press  

— Lawyers for a Missouri woman suing to block a recreational marijuana ballot measure panned the top state election official’s involvement and claimed the proposal is unconstitutionally broad during Thursday court arguments. This year the Secretary of State’s Office also reviewed signatures following complaints from the pro-recreational-marijuana campaign, Legal Missouri 2022, that some voters were wrongly discounted as unregistered by …

Split appeals panel rejects Nebraska marijuana injunction
2 years, 3 months ago

Split appeals panel rejects Nebraska marijuana injunction

Associated Press  

— The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a request to temporarily block part of Nebraska’s ballot initiative petition process sought by a group trying to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska sued, arguing that the requirement violates free speech and equal protection rights by …

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