The Michigan-based Committee to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol received a boost in support after the Feb 9. 2018, deadline to challenge the group’s petition signatures for a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in the state passed without any objection from opposing organizations.
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Nebraska Senator Introduces Cannabis Amendment Resolution
On Jan. 18, 2018, Sen. Anna Wishart introduced an amendment resolution that would call for Nebraska residents to vote on the legal status of medical cannabis in the November election.
Michigan Marijuana Group Turns in Signatures for Legalization Initiative
Despite facing debt and deadlines, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol’s voter initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Michigan will most likely qualify for the ballot. On Nov. 20, 2017, the CRMLA announced that it had turned in approximately 360,000 signatures to the Secretary of State, well above the state minimum…
Marijuana Legalization Campaign Turns in 360,000 Signatures to Place Issue on 2018 Michigan Ballot
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol turned in more than 360,000 signatures today calling for its marijuana legalization initiative to be placed on Michigan’s November 2018 ballot.
Wisconsin Cannabis Legalization Supported by Gubernatorial Candidate
Wisconsin cannabis legalization has been endorsed by a gubernatorial candidate, as long as citizens of the state approve of it.
Cash Crunch Holds Up Michigan Pot Legalization Push
A group seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan says it has collected enough signatures to qualify for the 2018 ballot but is struggling to pay off the professional firm it hired to gather them.
Help Oppose Efforts Making Voter Initiatives Harder in Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Arizona’s constitution gives voters the right to initiate and decide ballot initiatives. Unfortunately, the ballot initiative process is under attack from politicians.
Advocates for Utah Medical Cannabis Legalization Launch Signature Drive
Utah medical cannabis legalization has taken a critical step forward. After earning the approval of state election officials last week, volunteers with the Utah Patients Coalition started gathering signatures to get medical cannabis on Utah’s ballot in 2018.
Utah Approves Signature-Gathering for 2018 Medical Marijuana Initiative
Medical marijuana supporters in Utah received a go-ahead from state election officials Thursday to start gathering signatures needed to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.
South Dakota Marijuana Proposal Possibly Jeopardized by Typo
South Dakota marijuana advocates can attest to the importance of checking your work for errors before submitting for final review. After months of collecting signatures to support a proposed marijuana legalization ballot measure, the marijuana advocacy organization New Approach South Dakota might fall victim to a typo.
Michigan Marijuana Legalization One Step Closer to 2018 Ballots
It’s been a hot button issue for years, but action in Michigan to legalize recreational marijuana has hit the ground running.
Rep. Yaroch Calls for the Federal Government to Decide: Can States Regulate Marijuana or Not?
LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — State Rep. Jeff Yaroch has introduced a resolution calling for clarity from the federal government on enforcement of laws involving marijuana.
Group Files 2018 Utah Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative
Activists who say they are tired of waiting for Utah’s conservative Legislature to pass a broad medical marijuana law launched an effort Monday to ask voters next year to pass the law.
Marijuana Legalization Ballot Language Approved by the State Board of Canvassers
LANSING, Mich., May 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Michigan State Board of Canvassers officially approved today the ballot language put forth by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.
Attorney General Explanation Released for Initiated Measure to Legalize All Quantities of Marijuana
PIERRE, S.D., May 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today an Attorney General Explanation for a proposed initiated measure has been filed with the Secretary of State.
Nevada Marijuana Sales Permit Application Period Begins
The application period for Nevada’s early-start marijuana sales is officially underway. The Department of Taxation began accepting applications Monday for businesses wanting to grow, produce and sell recreational marijuana.
Recreational Marijuana Petition Drive Preps for Launch in Michigan
On May 5, 2017, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol announced that it had submitted its ballot language to state officials and is ready to launch its recreational marijuana petition drive as soon as it earns the approval of the State Board of Canvassers.
Utah Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Research Bill
Utah’s governor has signed off on a bill that allows research into the risks and benefits of medical marijuana.
Utah MMJ Advocates Begin the Process to Add to the 2018 Ballot
Advocates for medical cannabis are beginning the process to put the on the 2018 ballot for Utah voters to decide.
Lawmakers to Rewrite Massachusetts Marijuana Law
The Massachusetts House and Senate created a new “Committee on Marijuana Policy” to take a second look at the recreational pot law. Top state leaders have several concerns, from public safety to the tax structure, to the number of pot plants someone can grow at home.
Wyoming Medical Marijuana Initiative Does Not Make 2018 Ballot
A Wyoming medical marijuana initiative that had been in the works since 2015 won’t be on the ballot in 2018.
Will Michigan Be Next State to Legalize Recreational Pot?
An EPIC-MRA poll released Friday indicated the majority of voters living in the state would approve a law allowing adult use of the plant.
Marijuana Will Be Legal in Maine Monday
Maine voters in November approved legalizing marijuana; the law goes into effect January 30.
Voters Could Legalize Marijuana For Quarter of All Americans
Potential victories in Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine would fill in much of the rest of the West and extend recreational use to the Northeast. Opinion polls show voters favoring the initiative in all five states.In addition, measures to legalize medical marijuana or expand its use are on the ballot in North Dakota, Montana, Arkansas and Florida.
Marijuana Legalization Movement Courts Moms to Back Prop. 64
For 20 years now, political pundits have been talking about, and obsessing over “soccer moms.” This year, they could be the key legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Arkansas Court Strikes Down a Medical Marijuana Proposal on Ballot
Voters in the Nov. 8 election in Arkansas will still be able to vote on a separate measure that would allow for the regulated use of marijuana for certain medical conditions, where a state commission oversees plant growth and marijuana distribution.
Legalized Weed Polls Higher Than Trump and Clinton
Support for legal marijuana is at an all-time high, according to two new polls. That’s a good sign in and of itself, but especially so with weed on the ballot in multiple states on Nov. 8.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Cleared for Ballot
On Oct. 13, 2016, the Arkansas Supreme Court denied a petition to remove Issue 6, a constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana in the state, from the November ballot.
LEAP endorses MA marijuana legalization, Question 4
Oct. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a nonprofit group of police, judges, prosecutors, and other criminal justice professionals advocating for marijuana legalization, announced it has endorsed Question 4, a measure legalizing marijuana.
Some California Marijuana Growers Oppose Legalization Proposition
Some California marijuana growers are opposing Proposition 64, the November 2016 ballot measure that if approved by voters would legalize recreational pot in the state. Some of the opposing growers are concerned about overburdens from regulation while others fear big-business competition, according to an Oct. 4, 2016, article at Reuters.com.
Arizona’s Opponents of Pot Legalization Have More Cash Than Supporters
Opponents of marijuana legalization in Arizona have more cash on hand than supporters as Election Day approaches, according to Tucson.com. Supporters of Proposition 205—which would legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona—have raised more money, but they also spent a lot while to get 205 on the ballot.
Idaho Pot Activists Launch New Campaign for Medical Marijuana
A new initiative petition seeking to reform Idaho’s stringent marijuana laws has hit the streets. Earlier this month, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office approved a petition that, if passed into law, would create a medical marijuana program in the Gem State. Current Idaho law takes a particularly harsh approach to marijuana compared to neighboring…
Expert Panel on Massachusetts Ballot Question to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
It’s one of the biggest debates going on right now in Massachusetts, whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
Medical Marijuana on Missouri’s 2016 Ballot May Hinge on 23 Signatures
Just 23 signatures could stand between Missouri and medical marijuana.
Michigan Supreme Court Refuses to Hear MI Legalize Appeal
It is unlikely that recreational marijuana will appear on the ballot in Michigan this November. According to The Detroit Free Press, the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal filed by the group MI Legalize to put a initiative legalizing recreational marijuana on the November ballot.
Poll: Half of Arizona Voters Favor Recreational Legalization
On Sept. 7, 2016, a new poll revealed that half of Arizona voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state.
Arizona Supreme Court: Recreational Legalization Stays on Ballot
On Aug. 31, 2016, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected the final legal challenge to Proposition 205, a voter initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, as reported by the Associated Press.
Marijuana Legalization Florida 2016: Here’s What You Need to Know About Amendment 2
Florida voters are poised to make some patients in the state users of medical marijuana.
Arizona Legalization Campaign Files Suit Over Ballot Summary
On Aug. 29, 2016, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona over the ballot summary of Proposition 205, a measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
In California, Some Marijuana Advocates Oppose Prop 64
Some marijuana advocates in California are opposing Proposition 64, also called the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, a legalization effort that will appear on the state ballot in November. Among the opponents are some who worry about what recreational legalization will do to their medical-marijuana businesses.
Anti-pot Initiative Sponsor Gives Up Montana Ballot Effort
The sponsor of a proposed initiative to repeal Montana’s medical marijuana law said Wednesday he won’t appeal a judge’s refusal to place the measure on November’s ballot, but instead will focus on defeating a separate initiative to expand medical pot distribution.
Oklahoma Has Signatures to Proceed With Medical Marijuana Ballot Question
Advocates of legalizing medical marijuana in Oklahoma have collected enough signatures to move forward in a process that could eventually bring the issue to a vote, according to KFOR.com. Supporters needed 66,000 signatures to begin the process of getting State Question 788 on the ballot. They collected 67,761 signatures.
Marijuana Measure Qualifies for Arizona’s Ballot
On Aug. 11, 2016, Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan announced that the voter initiative I-08-2016, the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, has met the signature requirement to qualify for the ballot on Nov. 8.
Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act Qualifies for Ballot
PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Secretary of State Michele Reagan has notified Governor Doug Ducey that initiative measure I-08-2016, the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, has met the signature requirements for placement on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
Missouri Medical Marijuana Amendment Falls Short on Signatures
A ballot amendment legalizing medical marijuana in the state of Missouri has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) Throws Support Behind Maine Marijuana Legalization, Ballot Question 1
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a nonprofit organization of police, judges, prosecutors, and other criminal justice professionals advocating for marijuana legalization, endorses the measure as a means of refocusing the justice system on more serious matters and improving the relationship between communities and police.
The Natural State to Vote on Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act
On July 7, 2016, Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin confirmed that the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act has received enough valid signatures to appear on the state’s ballot in November.
Study Says Recreational Pot in Arizona Will Bring $82 Million in Taxes
A new study says Arizonans would spend about $500 million on marijuana if it is legalized for recreational use, according to a Capitol Media Services report at Tucson.com. That would generate about $82 million in taxes for Arizona each year.
Pro-Legalization PAC in Nevada Sees Contributions Spike
A pro-legalization political action committee in Nevada, Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, raised more than $100,000 this month. The PAC supports the Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana, which will appear on the November ballot. If voters affirm the initiative, Nevadans 21 years of age and older will be able to use marijuana recreationally.
Newsom Says Pot Legalization in California ‘Not a Done Deal’
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is telling supporters of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act legalization is not a sure thing. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act is expected soon to be set for November’s ballot, but Newsom, speaking to the National Cannabis Industry Association’s convention in Oakland, Calif., on June 21, 2016, said that does not guarantee its passage.