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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.

Colorado Gov.’s Cannabis Go-Around Could Come-Around Big Time

As he prepares his senate run to unseat Republican incumbent Cory Gardner, it’s a good time to revisit former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s stance on cannabis.

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.

Nebraska Supreme Court Removes Medical Marijuana From Ballot

Justices ruled that a medical marijuana measure up for vote in November violated state law regarding single-subject initiatives.

Are Democrats Making A Mistake Pushing Cannabis Reform?

Will a cannabis decriminalization bill draw potential voters toward Democrats in the 2020 election, or will it turn them off?

How Likely Is Mississippi To Legalize Medical Marijuana This Election?

Mississippi may be among the states to legalize medical cannabis this election, according to a recent poll.

Kamala Harris Questions Discriminatory Marijuana Prosecutions, But Ignores Her Past

Kamala Harris used marijuana arrest records to demonstrate how policing can affect white and Black Americans differently.

GOP Attacks Marijuana Decriminalization Bill, Question Democrat Priorities Amid Pandemic

Republicans criticized Democratic leadership in the House, which will vote on a bill that would remove cannabis from the controlled substances list.

Governor Declares No Such Thing As Medical Marijuana

The governor's comments join a fierce opposition wave against medical marijuana legalization in Nebraska.

House Will Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill Next Month

The bill would allow states to decide legalization for themselves and expunge cannabis records for some.

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