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The state of North Dakota has just passed medicinal cannabis into law, but what happens now?

We spoke with Ben Pollara, campaign manager for Florida’s United for Care campaign, to explain how Florida passed its medical marijuana initiative.

Voters passed Amendment 2 by a margin of 71% to 29%. Now it’s up to the State Health Department to create an entire medical marijuana system. And they don’t have much time.

If all nine states approve their legalization measures today, 58 percent of Americans will live in a state where medical cannabis is legal. If the five adult-use states pass, 1 in 4 adults 21 and older will be able to purchase and consume a legal, regulated product.

How are citizens supposed to change an issue most politicians don’t want to touch?

The Oregon congressman, famous for his bow ties and bicycle pins, has long been one of the strongest voices fighting for the end of federal cannabis prohibition.

The president told Bill Maher on Friday that Tuesday’s vote could force federal prohibition to crumble.

I’m a one-issue voter and that issue is medical cannabis. And #ImWithHer.

The PBS travel show host is one of the most beloved and trusted men in America. And he’s one of the nation’s most passionate and committed legalization advocates. Let your parents know about it.

“I will vote for it, but I have not made a public statement about it until right this very second,” the US House minority leader told the LA Times on Friday.