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Virginia Governor Northam Plans on Legalizing Marijuana
Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday he plans to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana when the General Assembly convenes in January, setting the state on a path to become the first in the South to allow recreational use of the drug. “We are going to move forward with legalizing marijuana in Virginia,” Northam said. “I support that…
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South Dakota Could be at the Forefront of Legalizing Marijuana
While there is some opposition from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem and South Dakota business owners over the recreational ballot, Schweich noted that more than 50,000 residents signed on to that initiative and more than 30,000 signatures for the medical provision. “If we’re successful it will send a message to Congress that they need to address…
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5 States with marijuana legalization on the ballot 2020
Between the presidential election, governors’ races, and down-ballot contests, this year’s election features a lot of important choices. Among those, voters in five states will have a chance to legalize marijuana for recreational or medical uses. Read the full article here…
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What states are voting on marijuana legalization this November?
As of right now, there are 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana, 11 of which have legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. This year, voters in five states have the opportunity to decide whether their state should adopt either new medical or recreational cannabis laws, or perhaps, both in the case of one state.…
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Biden-Sanders Policy Statement No Longer Supports Federal Pot Legalization
The effort the legalize marijuana nationwide got short shrift from the Biden campaign. In an effort to unite the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, released policy recommendations from their joint “Unity Task Force” earlier this month. Read more here… The…
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Bernie Explains What Should Be Obvious, but Sadly Isn’t
You would think that this is obvious, or common knowledge, but sadly you’d be wrong. Or maybe lawmakers are wilfully ignorant to the facts (big surprise there, right?). Either way, please share this with whoever you may know who’s looking for a way to affect real change in our country.
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Massachusetts recreational marijuana sales resume Monday, consumers asked to order ahead
Recreational marijuana companies are excited to get back to work on Monday, as the state’s reopening plan allows adult-use dispensaries to start selling cannabis products again using a curbside pickup model…read the whole story here.
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It’s just a weed, Chicago
There’s a patch of ground behind the lilies in Lauren’s west suburban backyard garden where tomatoes won’t grow. She thinks it has something to do with the soil’s pH, but whatever it is, it’s a ferti…
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Iowa Prosecutor Unintentionally Making the Case for Marijuana Legalization
“It stands to reason that officers will patrol, stop and frisk and make arrests in the areas where violent crime is reported and the complaints are made. It’s not like the police are meandering about the city looking to arrest a certain segment of the population for marijuana charges. When they find marijuana, an arrest…
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4/20 in the Time of Coronavirus
Here’s a little something from around the web to help you enjoy your 4/20 at home this year. Smoke responsibly…
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