Another Maine City Puts Marijuana Initiative on Ballot
Earlier this week, the City Council of Lewiston, Maine voted unanimously to send an initiative that would make possession of marijuana legal for adults to the voters.
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Poll: Sixty-Four Percent of Florida Voters Back Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Medical Marijuana
More than 60 percent of Florida voters say that they support Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to permit cannabis therapy to qualified patients, according to a recently released Gravis Marketing poll.
Local Legalization Initiatives Moving Forward in Maine
As we've reported previously, three cities in Maine could be voting this November on initiatives that would direct local police not to arrest adults age 21 and over for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Major Oregon Newspaper Supports Measure 91
Over the weekend, The Oregonian, one of the most popular newspapers in Oregon, lent its support to Measure 91, which would make marijuana legal for adults in the state. Voters will decide on the initiative in November.
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Here's Why Marijuana Legalization Just Might Keep the Senate Blue
John Hudak reports Alaska and Oregon will vote whether to legalize marijuana this November, and regardless of the outcomes, the presence of those initiatives will likely drive younger and more liberal & libertarian
Democratic Party of Oregon Endorses Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Earlier today, the Democratic Party of Oregon came out in support of Measure 91, which would legalize and regulate the adult use, cultivation, and sale of marijuana in the state.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.08.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 20, 2014:
Public Funds Paying for "Educational Tour" Against Oregon Marijuana Initiative
Proponents of Measure 91, which would make marijuana legal for adults in Oregon and regulate cultivation and retail sales, are up in arms at the discovery that federal funds are being used to bring drug warrior Kevin Sabet and company to their state to fight against the initiative.
South Portland City Council Places Measure on November Ballot That Would Make Marijuana Possession Legal for Adults
The South Portland City Council voted unanimously on Monday to place a measure on the November ballot that would make private marijuana possession legal for adults within city limits.
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Organizers: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Petition Will Fall Short
An effort to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma likely won't be included on the November ballot because advocates won't be able to collect enough petition signatures ahead of the deadline, the organizer of the initiative, Oklahomans for Health, said Friday.
D.C. Marijuana Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The D.C. Board of Elections has officially certified Ballot Initiative 71 for November's general election. If passed by a majority of D.C. voters, Initiative 71 will repeal...
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Public Debate of Ballot Measure 2 Will Help Alaskans Weigh Marijuana Legalization
Alaska Common Ground is hosting a free public forum on the Alaska's marijuana legalization initiative, ballot measure 2. The forum will present a balanced panel with experts discussing the pros and cons of the initiative...
Good News and Not-So-Good News in Maine
The good news: South Portland, Maine officials have informed us that we collected enough signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot that would make marijuana legal for adults.
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Portland Mayor Is Already Planning for Legal Marijuana
Oregon voters won't decide on legal recreational cannabis until November, but Portland Mayor Charlie Hayes is already planning under the assumption the ballot measure will likely pass...
Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The New Approach Oregon marijuana legalization initiative has qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's office reported today. That means Oregon will join Alaska in voting on marijuana legalization this year.
Oregon: Marijuana Initiative Backers Turn in 145,000 Signatures for Proposed 2014 Ballot Measure
Proponents of a statewide Oregon initiative to regulate the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana have turned in 145,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office.
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Oregon 2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiative Clears 100,000 Signatures
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Oregon will be on November's ballot after supporters collected more than 100,000 signatures...
MPP Planning to Put Marijuana on the Ballot in Massachusetts in 2016
On Tuesday, MPP and allied advocates launched a ballot referendum committee to make marijuana legal, taxed, and regulated for adults in Massachusetts. The committee is called...