Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Some of the donors who defeated Arizona's 2016 legalization bid are now in prison. 2020 could be the year Arizonans finally get it done. The post Election 2020: Arizona marijuana legalization initiative guide appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2020

The post Arizona: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Turn In Nearly Twice The Signatures Required to Qualify for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML. The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Leafly's live rolling coverage of Election Day 2020: up-to-the-minute results, field reports, quotes, analysis, and lots of funny bits. The post Election 2020: Cannabis legalization results and live coverage appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined precipitously in 2020, according to data released today by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The post Marijuana Arrests Fall Precipitously Nationwide in 2020 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

A coalition of activist groups, including Arizona NORML, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the state chapter of the ACLU, have filed language with the Secretary of State seeking to legalize the adult use and dispensing of cannabis. ” A 2016 statewide initiative effort in Arizona failed by a vote of 51 percent to 49 percent. .”

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

3, New Jersey will become the first mid-Atlantic state to legalize cannabis for all adults. The post Election 2020: New Jersey cannabis legalization guide appeared first on Leafly. If voters approve a constitutional amendment on Nov.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Initiative 65 would legalize the use of medical marijuana. The post Election 2020: Mississippi medical marijuana legalization guide appeared first on Leafly. A rival measure, 65A, would derail the whole dang thing.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

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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NORML

AUGUST 27, 2020

Nebraska voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure seeking to legalize and regulate medical marijuana access in the state. The post Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiative Qualifies for November 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Medical legalization enjoyed 77% support in a statewide poll a few years ago. The post Election 2020: Nebraska medical marijuana legalization guide appeared first on Leafly. Will Nebraska voters make it a reality on Nov.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The post The Clear Winner of Election 2020: Marijuana appeared first on NORML. While other results of the election remain hazy, the clear winner on November 3 was marijuana.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

” In a joint press release , Senators Sweeney and Scutari laid out their plans: “We are moving forward with a plan to seek voter approval to legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey. . We can make real progress towards social justice at the same time that cannabis is made safe and legal.”

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Everything you need to know about Idaho's medical marijuana legalization initiative, on the Nov. 2020 ballot—maybe. The post Election 2020: Idaho medical marijuana legalization guide appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The big-money donors who spent millions to fight legalization in 2016 haven't showed up in 2020—yet. The post Who are 2020’s top marijuana legalization campaign donors? We’ve got all the data appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

MARCH 6, 2020

Recreational cannabis looked like a sure bet on the 2020 ballot. The post Florida, man: Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State appeared first on Leafly. Then it went up in smoke. WTF happened?

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Leafly

APRIL 1, 2020

The post New York drops legalization from budget, likely ending 2020 push appeared first on Leafly. It was looking good until COVID-19 hit, diverting the energy of Gov. Cuomo and legislators. Too much, too little time," said Cuomo.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The post Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot: Election 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Weltzin, Esq. Proposition 207, otherwise known as the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act,” is on the Arizona ballot for the November … Read More.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. The proposed constitutional amendment establishes a state-licensed system of dispensaries to provide cannabis products to qualifying patients.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

With the election of 2020 fast approaching, it’s essential for Arizona residents to not only know the candidates running for office, but also the legislative measures on the ballot for which they may vote. The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The post How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star appeared first on Leafly. Pennsylvania Lt. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

According to its 2020 report , the regulated cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs over the past year. “The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes. ’

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Updated news on candidates and marijuana legalization efforts in your state and around the nation. The post Election 2020: All you need to know about cannabis legalization on the ballot appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

JANUARY 13, 2020

The group submits two proposals for legal vetting, the first step in a long process to get on the November ballot. The post New Approach Montana aims to put two legalization measures on 2020 ballot appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

March totals reached $148,872,065.12, the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. March in-state resident sales totaled $114,458,207.57, and dispensaries sold 4,048,897 cannabis items, both of which also were the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. 2020 total monthly sales include: January: $39,247,840.83

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Leafly

AUGUST 9, 2019

The 'Smart and Safe Arizona Act' would legalize for adults 21+, allow home growing, and expunge past cannabis convictions. The post Arizona Groups File 2020 Cannabis Legalization Initiative appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2020

Activists gathered at the state capitol in Lincoln to turn in over 182,000 signatures from registered voters in an effort to qualify a medical cannabis legalization measure for the 2020 ballot.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Wisconsin legislators introduce a medical legalization bill, while South Dakota activists float both medical and adult-use initiatives. The post Wisconsin and South Dakota Are Preparing 2020 Legalization Measures appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

“With another delay for full legalization, we hope elected officials will explore every option to stop these needless arrests.” ” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. . “Enough is enough. .

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

Despite the ongoing crisis we are faced with, the November elections will still hold major implications for the future of legalization and other cannabis policy reforms. Marijuana won big at the ballot box in 2016 and 2018, and we expect that 2020 will be even bigger.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Prohibitionists knock legalization off the Nov. The post Nebraska high court kills 2020 medical marijuana initiative appeared first on Leafly. 3 ballot, using an obscure technicality.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Oregon voters will consider one measure to legalize the medical use of psilocybin, and another to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs. The post Election 2020: Oregon psilocybin and drug decriminalization initiatives guide appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. Therefore, the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 would make the following changes to Oregon law. Background.

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NORML

JULY 8, 2021

Just over 1,000 people were sentenced federally in 2020 for violating marijuana trafficking laws. That’s down 67 percent since 2016, and over 80 percent since 2012 – when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize and regulate the adult-use marijuana market.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Covid lockdowns and legalization laws led to the fewest weed arrests since the 1990s. The post Marijuana arrests dropped 36% in 2020, FBI data reveal appeared first on Leafly. But why arrest anyone at all?

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Leafly

JUNE 5, 2019

The post This 2020 Presidential Hopeful Actually Has a Legalization Plan appeared first on Leafly. The New York senator says she'd work with Congress to decriminalize adult-use cannabis, tax nonprescription products, and use proceeds to aid communities harmed by the drug war.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

Two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis, hoping to start what they acknowledge will be a long and contentious discussion. The post Minnesota Proposal Would Legalize Cannabis Sales in 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The post 2020 Ballot Initiative Effective Dates appeared first on NORML. Find out when each ballot initiative goes into effect, with regard to new possession penalties, application and licensing processes, and other relevant dates.

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