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Marijuana Legislation

Pandemic Boosts Marijuana Legalization Support In New Jersey

A new poll reveals 65% of New Jersey residents strongly support or somewhat supported a measure legalizing weed.

Where The Presidential Candidates Stand On Marijuana Legalization

The first of three debates between candidates Senator and former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump happens tonight.

Medical Organizations Urge Mississippi Voters To Reject Legal Marijuana Measure

As the November ballot approaches, the battle to sway voters towards medical marijuana legalization is heating up in Mississippi.

Vermont Is This Close To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales

A new measure would prioritize minorities, women, and those disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs for a marijuana business license.

10% Of All South Dakota Arrests Are Cannabis Related

Cannabis law enforcement in South Dakota disproportionately targeted Blacks and Native Americans, and cannabis arrests have risen over the past decade. 

GOP Voters Support Weed Decriminalization More Than Democratic Lawmakers

Moderate Democrats feared the MORE Act could hurt their chances at the ballots, but a bipartisan majority supports passage of the bill.

Harris Promises No Cannabis Reform Half-Steps, Then Half-Steps

The Biden-Harris Administration promised marijuana decriminalization and expungement, which advocates arguedoesn't go far enough.

House Democrats Postpone Marijuana Legalization Bill Until After The Election

Moderate Democrats had urged Democrat leadership to hold any marijuana bill, concerned with how any votes could affect their re-election.

Could Legal Marijuana Fund Medicaid Programs? This Gov. Thinks So

New Mexico Gov. sees legalization as funding stopgap for government programs like Medicaid, and will campaign for it.

Marijuana Decriminalization, Record Expungement Top Priority For Biden-Harris

Cannabis reform, or lack thereof, appears an influential factor in the upcoming presidential election based on recent comments by both campaigns.

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