Biden Says Cannabis ‘Has to Be Legalized’
Fri / Feb 7th
Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden expressed support for federal cannabis reforms in a recording obtained by… Read More
Elections
Election day is a day that means a lot to cannabis business owners and activists. It is a time where those involved in the industry can really push to put people and policies into action that will change the landscape of legal weed. Explore articles that delve into the many facets of elections as they pertain to cannabis:
Sanders Pledges to Legalize Cannabis on First Day as President
Mon / Feb 3rd
Vermont Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I) pledged over the weekend that, if he is elected, he would legalize… Read More
New Jersey Proposal Would Put Legalization Question to Voters
Thu / Nov 21st
New Jersey lawmakers on Monday introduced a resolution that would put cannabis legalization in the state to voters as a… Read More
Biden Wouldn’t Legalize Cannabis Due to ‘Gateway Drug’ Concerns
Mon / Nov 18th
Former vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said during a town hall event in Las Vegas that… Read More
Sanders, Buttigieg Would Support Medical Cannabis for Veterans as President
Fri / Nov 15th
On Veteran’s Day, Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Mayor Pete Buttigieg each announced support for allowing military… Read More
Sanders Describes Plan for Legalizing Within 100 Days of Election
Fri / Oct 25th
In a campaign email yesterday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders outlined his plan to federally legalize cannabis through an executive… Read More
Andrew Yang Says He Would ‘Mass Pardon’ Federal Cannabis Offenders
Mon / Aug 19th
During a Friday rally in Concord, New Hampshire, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he would “mass pardon everyone who… Read More
Bernie Sanders Says He Would Use Executive Order to Legalize Cannabis
Fri / Aug 9th
In an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) said he would… Read More
Pete Sessions’ Replacement Won’t Block Cannabis Reform
Wed / Nov 14th
Next year’s House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, the replacement for cannabis opponent Pete Sessions, has promised to allow open… Read More
California Has New Cannabis-Friendly Officials, Taxes
Fri / Nov 9th
California’s midterm elections demonstrated voter support for a variety of cannabis issues and resulted in new taxes and a new… Read More
Illinois’ Governor-Elect Wants to Legalize Cannabis
Fri / Nov 9th
The midterm election win of Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker signals one less barrier between Illinois and the legalization of adult-use… Read More
D.C. Eyes Taxed-and-Regulated Market Following Midterms
Thu / Nov 8th
The midterms are over and a switch to Democratic control of the U.S. House of Representatives could finally allow for… Read More
Cannabis Wins Big In 2018 Midterms
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Michigan Becomes Tenth State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Wed / Nov 7th
Michigan voters have resoundingly approved Proposition 1 to legalize adult-use cannabis and establish a statewide taxed-and-regulated cannabis marketplace. Proposition 1… Read More
Voters Deciding Fates of Multiple Cannabis Initiatives on Tuesday
Fri / Nov 2nd
Next Tuesday, Election Day 2018, voters in four states will decide whether or not to adopt huge reforms to their… Read More
Candidates for Illinois Governor Split On Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Oct 25th
The top two candidates for Illinois’ upcoming gubernatorial election — but not voters — are split on the issue of… Read More
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Party Lines Over Legalization Issue
Thu / Jul 19th
In Michigan — where, in November, voters will both elect a new governor and decide whether to legalize adult-use cannabis… Read More
Mexico’s President-Elect Favors Drug Decriminalization
Thu / Jul 5th
Mexico’s general elections were held on Sunday, July 1 and the emerging victor for the country’s presidential run, Andrés Manuel… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Running for Office in Washington State
Thu / Jun 28th
Washington state’s cannabis caucus is poised to grow this year, with at least five candidates who are either cannabis activists,… Read More
Advocates Weigh in on Role Cannabis Policy Played in New Jersey & Virginia Governor Races
Fri / Nov 17th
The Midterm elections saw two pro-cannabis politicians elevated to the governor’s seats as New Jersey chose Democrat Phil Murphy over… Read More
New Yorkers Can Vote for a Path to Legalization Tomorrow, Nov. 7
Mon / Nov 6th
Voters in New York will decide tomorrow, November 7, whether or not to host a Constitutional Convention in 2019. If… Read More
Oregon Cannabis Tax Hikes Approved in Most Localities
Fri / Nov 11th
Tuesday marked major developments for legal marijuana around the U.S. — but voters in Oregon were considering a different type… Read More
Questions Abound for Implementing Amendment 2
Fri / Nov 11th
Officials in Florida have a tricky task in front of them — how to implement the new tenets of the medical… Read More
Green Tuesday: Eight of Nine Cannabis Initiatives Pass
Wed / Nov 9th
Voters in California, Nevada, and Massachusetts have legalized adult cannabis use. Ballots are still being counted in Maine, and it… Read More
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