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Medical Cannabis Patients and Adult-Use Consumers Won Big on Election Night: But What Does This Really Mean for Patients

Americans for Safe Access

While many 2020 general election results remain a mystery until all votes are counted, voters were clear in expressing their support for all five statewide cannabis ballot initiatives offered this cycle. This continues a trend from 2016, when eight out of nine statewide cannabis ballot initiatives were successful.

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Pledge to Vote for Marijuana in 2020

NORML

The 2020 Presidential campaigns are in full swing. And while not every state is voting to legalize marijuana in November, every state is holding an election. His recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs, potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them.

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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

NORML

Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

The Blunt Truth

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 See Section 36-2851(2). ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Please review the information below and then cast a vote in our 2020 Democratic Primary Straw Poll!

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South Dakota: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The initiative permits qualified patients to possess and home-cultivate cannabis for medical purposes, and establishes a state-regulated retail system for medical marijuana sales.

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Australian General Election, Legalise Cannabis Party Candidates Profiles: Michelle Stanvic ACT

Cannabis Law Report

A few weeks to go and a general election is in full swing in Australia. This time last year the Legalise Cannabis Party in Australia was comprised of a number of disparate state-based organisations. In 2021 I joined the Legalise Cannabis Australia as a Volunteer Coordinator. The 4th of our candidate profiles.