Articles tagged with "Election 2016"
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Republican Platform: Let’s Worry About Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on July 19, 2016Read moreIn a party committed to states’ rights and personal liberty, this year’s GOP platform is a lost opportunity to make critical reforms for the betterment of the country.
Florida Harvests State’s First ‘Legal’ Medical Marijuana Crop
The Associated Press - Published on July 18, 2016Read moreOperators say it’s the start of new business they hope will bring high-quality, and formerly unavailable, medicine to patients who need it the most.
Mike Pence, Trump’s VP Pick, is Bad News for Cannabis Reform
Lisa Rough - Published on July 14, 2016Read moreToday’s report that Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate is a blow to those of us hoping for cannabis policy reform during the next presidency.
State of the Leaf: With Legalization on Horizon, California Turns to Water Restrictions
Lisa Rough - Published on July 13, 2016Read moreCannabis advocates and opponents are waging campaign battles across the country, Hawaii allows nurses to recommend MMJ, and Maine tables cannabis as a treatment for opioid addiction.
Anti-Marijuana Campaign Files Suit to Block Arizona Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on July 12, 2016Read moreThe suit was brought by 13 groups and individuals including Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk.
North Dakota Medical Cannabis Backers Submit Signatures
The Associated Press - Published on July 11, 2016Read moreSupporters of a ballot initiative that would legalize cannabis for medical purposes turned in about 17,600 signatures Monday, saying they were confident their efforts would put the issue to a statewide vote.
Dems Move Party Platform a Little Closer to Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on July 11, 2016Read moreThe Democratic Party heard the call of its constituents and took an unexpected step in support of cannabis reform, officially endorsing a “reasoned pathway to future legalization.”
Colorado Cannabis Opponents Give up Fight Over Potency Limits
Lisa Rough - Published on July 8, 2016Read moreMarijuana opponents in Colorado have given up a plan to ask voters about requiring less-potent cannabis and telling consumers that the drug could cause brain damage and paranoia.
Arkansas Puts Medical Cannabis on the November Ballot
Lisa Rough - Published on July 7, 2016Read moreWith its initial goal achieved, Arkansans for Compassionate Care has asked a rival MMJ effort to halt its work join the campaign.
Two Public-Use Measures Compete for Ballot Space in Denver
Gage Peake - Published on July 7, 2016Read morePrivate cannabis consumption clubs could be coming to Denver — in some form, at least — thanks to two competing initiatives gunning to make it on November’s ballot.