Cannabis In Politics

In a remarkable show of support for medical cannabis, voters across Kentucky overwhelmingly approved local ordinances that will allow medical cannabis businesses to operate in their jurisdictions. With over 340,000 votes cast, all 106 local measures passed, including those in both conservative and liberal areas, signaling widespread backing for the industry. The outcome was especially […]

Florida voters ejected Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the state. With 95% of precincts reporting, the amendment garnered only about 57% support, falling short of the 60% required for passage. Despite this setback, the campaign behind the initiative, Smart & Safe Florida, expressed optimism, noting that a “strong

Oregon voters passed Measure 119, a landmark decision aimed at securing the right of cannabis industry employees to join unions. With about 55% of voters supporting the measure and 45% opposing, this new legislation promises to close what advocates call an “age-old loophole” that had previously denied many cannabis workers union rights afforded to other

Nebraska voters demonstrated strong support for medical cannabis reform in Tuesday’s election, passing two key measures with significant margins. According to data from Ballotpedia, 71% of voters approved the measure to legalize medical cannabis, while 67% supported the measure to regulate its use within the state. Both measures needed to pass for a medical cannabis

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has unveiled its 2024 cannabis policy reform voter guide, aimed at informing voters ahead of the upcoming governors and U.S. Senate elections this November. Karen O’Keefe, MPP’s director of state policies, emphasized the guide’s purpose is to help voters understand where candidates stand on cannabis policy reform, enabling them to

Nebraska officials are raising concerns about the validity of over 49,000 signatures on two petitions aimed at legalizing medical cannabis in the state. A recent legal brief filed by state Attorney General Mike Hilgers, representing Secretary of State Bob Evnen, alleges that an ongoing investigation has uncovered issues of petition circulator fraud and notary misconduct

An effort in New Hampshire to revive a bill that would have allowed medical marijuana operators to establish second cultivation locations—including in greenhouses—fell short. The House of Representatives successfully voted to override Governor Chris Sununu’s veto of HB 1581, but later in the day, the Senate opted to sustain the veto. The votes occurred during