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
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:
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
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
Arkansas Voters Sue State Over Issue 7 Disqualification
Thu / Nov 3rd
Three Arkansas voters are suing the state arguing they have been disenfranchised due to the state Supreme Court’s disqualifying of… Read More
Florida NORML Files Emergency Injunction After MMJ Question Omitted from Some Ballots
Fri / Oct 21st
NORML of Florida is suing Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes after it was revealed that mail-in ballots… Read More
Survey: Cannabis Policy has Significant Influence on Voter Opinions in Upcoming Election
Wed / Oct 19th
According to Cannalytics’ 2016 Voter Report, cannabis policy has a “significant impact and influence” on voter opinions in the upcoming… Read More
Pro-64 TV Ad Campaign Debuts in California
Thu / Oct 6th
Ads supporting Proposition 64 in California have started airing on broadcast and cable channels in the state, according to a… Read More
Casino Mogul Adelson Makes Huge Donation to Anti-MMJ PAC
Mon / Sep 19th
Sheldon Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has donated $1 million to the Drug Free Florida Committee, a political… Read More
Drugmaker Funding AZ Prohibitionists Worried Legalization Will Limit Product Success
Tue / Sep 13th
According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings by Insys — the drug maker that donated $500,000 to the anti-legalization campaign… Read More
Pharmaceutical Company Donates $500,000 to Arizona Anti-Legalization Group
Fri / Sep 9th
Pharmaceutical company Insys, makers of the sublingual fentanyl spray Subsys, has donated $500,000 to the campaign working toward defeating Arizona’s… Read More