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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.









