Here’s what we know about marijuana legalization in Montana
Montana voters passed two ballot initiatives Tuesday, paving the way for the state to legalize recreational marijuana use. Both ballot measures were required to pass in order for recreational marijuana use to be permitted in the state. Just because the measures passed, though, doesn’t mean you can go out and buy... Read more
Voters in five states advanced the cause of marijuana reform on Tuesday with the approval of ballot proposals for cannabis legalization. Three states passed measures to legalize the recreational use of cannabis by adults, one approved medical marijuana, while the fifth, South Dakota, legalized cannabis for both medicinal and... Read more
Election Night 2020: Victories For Sensible Cannabis Policies
by Morgan Fox, NCIA’s Director of Media Relations While the country waits for the outcomes of national elections that could very well impact the future of cannabis policy reform advocacy, we do have a LOT to be happy about today! Last night, adult-use and medical ballot initiatives SWEPT the... Read more
1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state where recreational marijuana is legal
The momentum in states, including deep red parts of the country, should be a call to action for the federal government, said Steve Hawkins, the executive director of legalization advocacy group Marijuana Policy Project. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law. “Regardless of who controls the White House, the House... Read more
Exclusive Interview with Curaleaf Executive Chairman Boris Jordan The U.S. elections are poised to spark significant changes in the cannabis business. Curaleaf (CSE: CURA) (OTC: CURLF) Executive Chairman Boris Jordan sat down with New Cannabis Ventures to give his thoughts on what the election results at the state and... Read more
Could Marijuana Be The Big Winner In Tuesday’s Vote?
Next Tuesday – election day – voters in five state will say yes or no to legalizing marijuana, either for medical or recreational purposes, or both. Those votes could go a long way toward reshaping the federal approach to weed. Which means, those votes could go a long way... Read more
Movement for Marijuana Marks Major Milestones in Montana
by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager Over the last month, we’ve featured many blogs focused around key congressional races and cannabis policy reform ballot initiatives taking place in various states. As we are days away from the 2020 election, we can’t stress how important it is to get... Read more
2020 Senate Races To Watch
by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations Photo By CannabisCamera.com As you may have heard by now, Election Day is just around the corner! Let me take this opportunity to remind you to vote, to do so safely, and come up with an election plan! If... Read more
2020’s marijuana legalization ballot measures, explained
Between the presidential election, governors’ races, and down-ballot contests, this year’s election features a lot of important choices. Among those, voters in five states will have a chance to legalize marijuana for recreational or medical uses. In Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota, voters could legalize marijuana for recreational purposes.... Read more
Polling data indicates strong support for cannabis legalization ballot measures in Arizona and Montana, despite a weak showing of enthusiasm from Republicans in both states. In all, voters in five states will see initiatives to legalize the use of marijuana on their ballots for the general election in November.... Read more
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