Texas cities and counties could legalize recreational marijuana if a new bill passes the state Legislature. Why it matters: Two-thirds of Texans approve of legalizing marijuana for recreational use by people ages 21 and older, according to a recent poll by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. The same poll found that 81% believe possession of small … [Read more...] about Bill would create path to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas
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Jesse Ventura says ‘cannabis saved my life’ as he testified for legalization in Minnesota
Jesse Ventura says ‘cannabis saved my life’ as he testified for legalization in Minnesota Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura testified in front of a Minnesota Senate Committee Thursday afternoon, telling a story about how cannabis he obtained illegally at the time helped stop his wife’s chronic seizures. St. Paul, Minn. (Fox 9) - Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura … [Read more...] about Jesse Ventura says ‘cannabis saved my life’ as he testified for legalization in Minnesota
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, on March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in Nov. 2023. Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, which is leading the campaign in support of State Question 820, wanted the citizen-initiated measure on the ballot in 2022. However, due to legal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
(NEXSTAR) – The ever-growing list of states where people can legally buy recreational marijuana could get a little longer this fall. Recreational marijuana is already legal in 19 states, and legalization proposals are on the ballot this fall in South Dakota, North Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Maryland. An Oklahoma group succeeded in getting the required signatures necessary … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
New Poll Shows Two-Thirds of Americans Support Legalizing Weed
High Times More than two-thirds of Americans are in favor of legalizing small amounts of cannabis for personal use, according to the results of a poll released on Monday. The new Monmouth University poll also showed broad support for President Joseph Biden’s recent executive order to pardon federal convictions for low-level marijuana possession and found that most Americans … [Read more...] about New Poll Shows Two-Thirds of Americans Support Legalizing Weed
Five States To Vote on Recreational Cannabis This Election Season
High Times Currently, adult-use cannabis is legal in 19 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., with medical cannabis legal in 37 states, three territories and D.C. If all five states approved adult-use cannabis, nearly half the U.S. population would reside in a jurisdiction where the possession and use of cannabis is legal for adults. And, while many of these states … [Read more...] about Five States To Vote on Recreational Cannabis This Election Season
There needs to be more than just a release.
The U.S. accounts for about 5% of the worlds population but houses 25% of the world’s prison population. (2015 stats). Stop making everybody pay for all this nonsense. Many of us are aware of the POTUS' current change of heart in regards to Cannabis. Thank you for preparing to release those incarcerated on a federal level for simple possession. I'm sure this is no easy task for … [Read more...] about There needs to be more than just a release.
From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
By Ed Rosenthal For a long time, activists have been waiting for NORML to start a political legalization drive. Years ago, California NORML had a functional organization. However, currently it’s in the hands of a Board of Directors who combine the worst qualities; uncreative amateurs who have only a marginal interest in the issue. Activists such as Dennis Peron, Jack Herer and … [Read more...] about From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative
By News Service of Florida The medical cannabis company Trulieve contributed another $5 million this past week to a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing recreational use of marijuana, according to a newly filed finance report. In all, Trulieve has contributed $10 million to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is trying to get the initiative on the 2024 … [Read more...] about Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative
Cannabis becomes legal next month: Everything you need to know. Too funny. It’s been legal since July 2021. The only difference now, is that everybody can grow it.
(WTNH) – On July 1, 2022, marijuana will be legal in Connecticut. Last year, Connecticut legalized cannabis for residents who are 21 and older. News 8 is breaking down everything you need to know before it becomes legal. How much marijuana can you have on you? According to the bill, residents 21 and older must not have more than 1.5 ounces of cannabis plant material at the … [Read more...] about Cannabis becomes legal next month: Everything you need to know. Too funny. It’s been legal since July 2021. The only difference now, is that everybody can grow it.
