Utah Medical Association Opposes MMJ Ballot Initiative Citing Recreational-Use Fears
Tue / Apr 3rd
The Utah Medical Association has come out in opposition of the ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis in the state, saying… Read More
Ballot Initiatives
Learn about various cannabis ballot initiatives and proposals that are working their way through the legislature. Below are the latest news updates related to these ballot initiatives:
Utah Gov. Will Not Support MMJ Ballot Initiative
Fri / Mar 30th
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will not support the Utah Patients Coalition-led medical cannabis ballot initiative, saying that the legislature’s HB.197 “promotes… Read More
Utah Advocates Have Enough Signatures to Put MMJ Question to Voters
Wed / Mar 28th
Utah voters will likely have a chance to consider legalizing medical cannabis this November, according to a Fox13 report. The… Read More
Oklahoma Advocates Eye Cannabis Legalization Constitutional Amendment Initiative
Mon / Mar 26th
Advocates in Oklahoma plan to file two petitions this week to begin gathering signatures in an effort to add constitutional… Read More
Voters in Cook County, Illinois Approve Non-binding Cannabis Legalization Referendum
Wed / Mar 21st
Voters in Cook County, Illinois – which includes Chicago – have approved a non-binding referendum calling on the state to legalize… Read More
Poll: 61% of Michigan Voters Support the Cannabis Legalization Ballot Question
Tue / Mar 6th
According to an EPIC-MRA poll commissioned by Michigan NORML, 61 percent of voters said they would vote in favor of… Read More
Alabama Republicans Kill Cannabis Possession Reform Bill
Mon / Feb 26th
The legislative push to reduce cannabis possession penalties in Alabama is dead as the state’s powerful Republicans ensured it would… Read More
Detroit City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on New MMJ Dispensaries
Wed / Feb 14th
Detroit, Michigan’s City Council has passed a 180-day moratorium on new medical cannabis licenses and permits, the Detroit Free Press… Read More
Michigan Anti-Cannabis Legalization Committee Nets $150K from National Prohibitionists
Mon / Feb 12th
Smart Approaches to Marijuana of Virginia has donated $150,000 to the newly formed Healthy and Productive Michigan organization – a… Read More
Nebraska MMJ Ballot Question Legislation Moves to Committee
Fri / Feb 9th
Nebraska state Sen. Anna Wishart’s proposal to legalize medical cannabis via a ballot measure to add the reforms to the… Read More
Report: Utah Lawmakers Considering Adopting MMJ Bill with Language Tying Rollout to Fed Policy
Fri / Feb 2nd
According to a Utah Policy report, state lawmakers may attempt to stymie activists’ efforts to legalize cannabis for medical use by… Read More
Michigan Legalization Campaign Says They Have Enough Signatures for 2018 Initiative
Fri / Nov 17th
Leaders of the Committee to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Michigan say the campaign has collected at least 100,000 more… Read More
Detroit Voters Approve Proposals Relaxing MMJ Dispensary Rules
Wed / Nov 8th
Voters in Detroit, Michigan have approved two measures to relax restrictions on medical cannabis facilities, which will make it easier… Read More
Arkansas AG Denies Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Over Language ‘Ambiguities’
Tue / Oct 10th
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has rejected a proposed cannabis legalization ballot initiative over “ambiguities” in the measure which she… Read More
Oklahoma Supreme Court Restores MMJ Ballot Initiative Title
Tue / Mar 28th
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has thrown out a rewrite of the title of a ballot measure to legalize medical cannabis… Read More
South Dakota Cannabis Activists Gearing up for 2018 Ballot Initiatives
Mon / Jan 9th
Pro-cannabis activists in South Dakota are planning to introduce both adult-use and medical cannabis proposals for initiated measures to go… Read More
LIVE UPDATES: Election 2016 Marijuana Legalization Initiatives
Tue / Nov 8th
It’s been a wild ride in the build up to today’s 2016 general election. We are witnessing a historic number… Read More
Cannabis Ballot Initiatives Could Add $7.8B to National Economy by 2020
Fri / Sep 23rd
According to new data by New Frontier and Arcview Market Research, if all nine states pass their respective marijuana ballot… Read More
Ohio Ballot Board Certifies New Medical Cannabis Initiative
Fri / Apr 1st
Ohio residents are one step closer to a comprehensive medical marijuana program in the state after the Ballot Board certified… Read More
Massachusetts Groups File Petitions For Legalization Ballot Measures
Tue / Aug 11th
Two marijuana advocacy groups in Massachusetts filed petitions Wednesday that would put recreational marijuana legalization measures on the 2016 ballot.… Read More
Michigan Groups Collect Signatures For Recreational Marijuana Ballot Measure
Fri / Aug 7th
Marijuana advocacy groups throughout Michigan are collecting signatures to let the MI Legalize campaign put a marijuana legalization measure on… Read More
Wyoming MMJ Initiative One Step Closer to Ballot Box
Wed / Jul 15th
A proposed initiative that would give Wyoming voters the opportunity to legalize medical marijuana is a step closer to getting… Read More
Maine Update: Legalization Bill Filed, Two Groups Seeking Ballot Initiatives
Thu / Apr 30th
A bipartisan bill to legalize marijuana in Maine was filed on Tuesday by Rep Diane Russell (D.-Portland), a long-time champion… Read More
Legalization Initiative in Oregon Submits Over 145,000 Signatures
Thu / Jun 26th
The New Approach Oregon campaign has reportedly collected more than 145,000 signatures for their cause, which means that Oregon voters can expect to… Read More
