Articles tagged with "medical marijuana legalization"
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Idaho politicians ready to ‘blow up the state constitution’ to prevent legalization
The Associated Press and Leafly Staff - Published on February 1, 2021Read moreBOISE, Idaho — As legal marijuana becomes a reality in every corner of the US, a cadre of prohibitionists in Idaho is putting up a fight. 72% of Idaho residents support medical marijuana legalization. Lawmakers in Boise are telling them they’re wrong. State lawmakers last week moved forward with a proposed constitutional amendment that would […]
South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization
Bruce Kennedy - Published on December 9, 2020Read moreSouth Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote.
Polls show marijuana legalization leading as Election Day nears
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 27, 2020Read moreArizona, New Jersey, and Montana look strong. But polls mean nothing if people don’t actually vote.
Trump orders activists to stop saying he supports medical marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 21, 2020Read moreThe President used to say he supported medical legalization. Not anymore.
How you can help 6 state legalization campaigns right now
Leafly Staff - Published on October 20, 2020Read moreIn the run-up to Nov. 3, legalization campaigns are scrambling to win over undecided voters. Here’s how you can pitch in.
Missouri medical marijuana dispensaries open to long lines, happy patients
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 19, 2020Read moreThe first two dispensaries opened in the St. Louis area. Kansas City’s first should open within days.
In Mississippi, medical marijuana pits the people vs. the politicians
Max Savage Levenson - Published on September 29, 2020Read moreThe people’s initiative (65) legalizes for patients. The politicians’ alternative (65A) is a trap-and-kill trick.
In South Dakota, voters have to shout twice to legalize marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 28, 2020Read moreTwo measures, working together, were crafted to ensure politicians don’t repeal the will of the voters.
Nebraska high court kills 2020 medical marijuana initiative
Max Savage Levenson - Published on September 10, 2020Read moreProhibitionists knock legalization off the Nov. 3 ballot, using an obscure technicality.