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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

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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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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

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Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. A lot is happening right now. How did you celebrate 4/20? And how do you want to engage in reform efforts with NORML?

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Louisiana’s Medical Cannabis Program Expansion, Mississippi’s Legalization Roadblocks, & Colorado’s Industry Records

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The Bayou State’s medical cannabis program brought in the new year with a bang. Tanner Magee, the person behind the program’s expansion, says consumers should practice some patience. “It’s If the bill passes, a medical cannabis program could be up and running by the end of the year. . As of Jan.

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The Week in Weed: April 10, 2020

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Small Business Administration loans would be most welcome and some Senate Democrats are pushing to include the industry in that program. As does Idaho , where social distancing measures have made signature collection all but impossible. Industry grou ps are advocating that marijuana businesses be included in that legislation.

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

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Meanwhile in Montana , voters narrowly passed Initiative 190 and Initiative 118 which collectively will permit the use, production and sale of marijuana to adults ages 21 or older. Washington, D.C., also approved measures aimed at decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic plants.

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NORML 2019 Membership Survey

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In addition to the 2020 Presidential election in November, voters will also be deciding that same day on several state-level marijuana policy initiatives. With many legislatures commencing their 2020 sessions in a matter of weeks, NORML is busy looking ahead and setting our legislative and advocacy priorities.

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The Week in Weed: May 15, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Maine made changes to their marijuana program. We reported last week on the DOJ’s memo finding that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s cannabis research program is non-compliant with international drug laws. This move comes amidst an investigation into the medical marijuana program. SBA funds, however, are not.

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