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from www.nytimes.com
2 hours ago
Digital life

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.

The GOP's ultimate litmus test will be in Florida, where there's more on the ballot than just picking the next president

Florida's election will determine if it remains a Republican stronghold or if Democrats can leverage abortion and marijuana measures for gains.

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.

The GOP's ultimate litmus test will be in Florida, where there's more on the ballot than just picking the next president

Florida's election will determine if it remains a Republican stronghold or if Democrats can leverage abortion and marijuana measures for gains.
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#amendment-3

Florida Could Legalize Weed on Election Day. But Not if Ron DeSantis-and the Pot Industry's Biggest Rival-Get Their Way.

Amendment 3 proposes legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida and needs 60% support to pass, revealing complex political dynamics.

Why Florida could end up with the same issues as NY if it makes pot legal

Amendment 3 offers businesses a chance to sell marijuana in Florida, which raises concerns about profit motives overshadowing community interests.

Do Not Need To Ruin Lives': Trump Now Endorses Legalizing Marijuana in Another Florida Ballot Flap

Trump supports legalizing recreational marijuana use in Florida via Amendment 3, emphasizing correct legislative implementation and advocating against criminalization of personal use.

Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida

Trump indicates a cautious support for legalizing marijuana in Florida, advocating for responsible regulation to address public use concerns.

Florida Could Legalize Weed on Election Day. But Not if Ron DeSantis-and the Pot Industry's Biggest Rival-Get Their Way.

Amendment 3 proposes legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida and needs 60% support to pass, revealing complex political dynamics.

Why Florida could end up with the same issues as NY if it makes pot legal

Amendment 3 offers businesses a chance to sell marijuana in Florida, which raises concerns about profit motives overshadowing community interests.

Do Not Need To Ruin Lives': Trump Now Endorses Legalizing Marijuana in Another Florida Ballot Flap

Trump supports legalizing recreational marijuana use in Florida via Amendment 3, emphasizing correct legislative implementation and advocating against criminalization of personal use.

Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida

Trump indicates a cautious support for legalizing marijuana in Florida, advocating for responsible regulation to address public use concerns.
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#racial-disparities

Miami-Dade halted weed prosecutions, but thousands were jailed anyway. Most were Black

Arrests for marijuana possession in Miami-Dade persist despite a 2019 directive to stop prosecutions, disproportionately affecting Black defendants.

Kamala Harris: "We Need to Legalize" Recreational Marijuana Use

Kamala Harris supports federal legalization of recreational marijuana, emphasizing its disproportionate criminalization of Black communities.

Gillibrand, Nadler call on AG Garland, DEA to scrap federal laws targeting weed

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the federal prohibition on marijuana to be eased.
Gillibrand plans to send a letter to the Department of Justice and the DEA urging them to legalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent marijuana convictions.

Some say Maryland's mass marijuana pardons don't go far enough

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions, underlining the importance of second chances and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Miami-Dade halted weed prosecutions, but thousands were jailed anyway. Most were Black

Arrests for marijuana possession in Miami-Dade persist despite a 2019 directive to stop prosecutions, disproportionately affecting Black defendants.

Kamala Harris: "We Need to Legalize" Recreational Marijuana Use

Kamala Harris supports federal legalization of recreational marijuana, emphasizing its disproportionate criminalization of Black communities.

Gillibrand, Nadler call on AG Garland, DEA to scrap federal laws targeting weed

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the federal prohibition on marijuana to be eased.
Gillibrand plans to send a letter to the Department of Justice and the DEA urging them to legalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent marijuana convictions.

Some say Maryland's mass marijuana pardons don't go far enough

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions, underlining the importance of second chances and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
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#medical-marijuana

Getting Caught With Weed in These States Is Brutal

Marijuana legalization has made significant strides, yet substantial opposition and harsh penalties remain in several states.

Key Facts About Medical Marijuana

Reducing access to marijuana contradicts public opinion favoring its legalization, despite its proven health benefits and role in alleviating issues like opioid addiction.

Getting Caught With Weed in These States Is Brutal

Marijuana legalization has made significant strides, yet substantial opposition and harsh penalties remain in several states.

Key Facts About Medical Marijuana

Reducing access to marijuana contradicts public opinion favoring its legalization, despite its proven health benefits and role in alleviating issues like opioid addiction.
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#kamala-harris
from Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
US Elections

Kamala Harris said she's long supported legalizing weed. What her California record shows

Kamala Harris has long been an advocate for marijuana legalization, shifting her stance from previous roles to strongly oppose the criminalization of cannabis use.

Harris talks about marijuana and racial identity in 'All the Smoke' interview

Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for marijuana legalization, emphasizing it should not lead to incarceration.

Kamala Harris signals she'll go further than Biden on marijuana legalization

Kamala Harris supports federal marijuana legalization, emphasizing the need to stop criminalization and suggesting she may advocate further than President Biden.

Kamala Harris' marijuana stance is hazier than you think

Kamala Harris supports marijuana legalization and reform but her current stance as a presidential candidate remains unclear.

Kamala Harris said she's long supported legalizing weed. What her California record shows

Kamala Harris has long been an advocate for marijuana legalization, shifting her stance from previous roles to strongly oppose the criminalization of cannabis use.

Harris talks about marijuana and racial identity in 'All the Smoke' interview

Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for marijuana legalization, emphasizing it should not lead to incarceration.

Kamala Harris signals she'll go further than Biden on marijuana legalization

Kamala Harris supports federal marijuana legalization, emphasizing the need to stop criminalization and suggesting she may advocate further than President Biden.

Kamala Harris' marijuana stance is hazier than you think

Kamala Harris supports marijuana legalization and reform but her current stance as a presidential candidate remains unclear.
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Conservatives Blast Dave Portnoy for Supporting Weed Legalization in Florida: People Without Kids Shouldn't Vote'

Dave Portnoy advocates for legalizing marijuana in Florida, prompting criticism from conservative figures who argue that only family-oriented individuals should vote.

Trump says he supports effort to legalise marijuana in Florida

Trump supports legalizing marijuana in Florida, reflecting public sentiment over social conservatism.
Trump's endorsement of Amendment 3 signals a shift towards drug decriminalization.
#new-york

Legal weed? Cuomo wants your opinion

Cuomo's administration seeks public input for marijuana legislation in New York, emphasizing community engagement and considering racial justice implications.

Legal Weed in New York Was Going to Be a Revolution. What Happened?

The messy rollout of New York's CAURD program.
Allocation of forty percent of tax revenue to communities disproportionately affected by weed-related arrests.

Pot sales could be new reality at MSG thanks to loosened NY regulations: 'This is a new frontier'

Marijuana sales could eventually be allowed at Madison Square Garden.
New York cannabis regulator criticizes capitalism's impact on the industry.

Legal weed? Cuomo wants your opinion

Cuomo's administration seeks public input for marijuana legislation in New York, emphasizing community engagement and considering racial justice implications.

Legal Weed in New York Was Going to Be a Revolution. What Happened?

The messy rollout of New York's CAURD program.
Allocation of forty percent of tax revenue to communities disproportionately affected by weed-related arrests.

Pot sales could be new reality at MSG thanks to loosened NY regulations: 'This is a new frontier'

Marijuana sales could eventually be allowed at Madison Square Garden.
New York cannabis regulator criticizes capitalism's impact on the industry.
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Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions

Voter support for marijuana legalization is strong across key swing states.
#public-health

Cowen: Maybe legalizing marijuana wasn't such a great idea

Marijuana legalization has led to economic growth in states, but its societal impacts and health consequences raise important questions about its success.

Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.

Marijuana legalization led to a decrease or slight decline in adolescent use.

Cowen: Maybe legalizing marijuana wasn't such a great idea

Marijuana legalization has led to economic growth in states, but its societal impacts and health consequences raise important questions about its success.

Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.

Marijuana legalization led to a decrease or slight decline in adolescent use.
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Cannabis tax revenue in Town of Babylon has former critics changing their tune

Dispensaries in Babylon town are generating significant tax revenue from cannabis sales. Supervisor allocated funds to treatment and prevention programs.
#new-york-city

NYC is finally shutting down hundreds of unlicensed weed stores that opened after state legalized marijuana in 2021

New regulations in New York City have allowed officials to shut down thousands of illegal marijuana shops that had opened without licenses.

Hochul's crackdown means a sad 4/20 for illegal weed dealers, but good news for New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul drives efforts to close unlicensed marijuana stores in New York City, establishing a task force for enforcement and supporting legal shops.

Monday Bulletin: Gale Brewer Talks 'Wazoo Zazoo' Smoke Shops; Jerry Nadler Wants 10 More Years; Gristedes Heiress Dating A Reality TV Prince; New Outdoor Dining Shed Designs

Local events reminder on the calendar.
Discussion on challenges around the legalization of marijuana in New York City.

NYC is finally shutting down hundreds of unlicensed weed stores that opened after state legalized marijuana in 2021

New regulations in New York City have allowed officials to shut down thousands of illegal marijuana shops that had opened without licenses.

Hochul's crackdown means a sad 4/20 for illegal weed dealers, but good news for New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul drives efforts to close unlicensed marijuana stores in New York City, establishing a task force for enforcement and supporting legal shops.

Monday Bulletin: Gale Brewer Talks 'Wazoo Zazoo' Smoke Shops; Jerry Nadler Wants 10 More Years; Gristedes Heiress Dating A Reality TV Prince; New Outdoor Dining Shed Designs

Local events reminder on the calendar.
Discussion on challenges around the legalization of marijuana in New York City.
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#federal-regulations

Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.

Marijuana legalization has prompted innovation, lowered prices, made the drug more potent, and more widely available, while the impact on adolescent use remains uncertain.

Opinion | How to Roll Out the Green Carpet for Legalized Marijuana

The move by the Justice Department to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is a significant step towards fully legalizing recreational use and ending the injustice of marijuana criminalization.

Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.

Marijuana legalization has prompted innovation, lowered prices, made the drug more potent, and more widely available, while the impact on adolescent use remains uncertain.

Opinion | How to Roll Out the Green Carpet for Legalized Marijuana

The move by the Justice Department to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is a significant step towards fully legalizing recreational use and ending the injustice of marijuana criminalization.
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What young voters think of Biden's big weed move

President Biden's move to ease marijuana restrictions is praised but considered incremental towards legalization, aligning efforts with young voters' interests.

Is Marijuana As Safe As We Think? Experts Reveal What's Still Largely Unknown

Marijuana has gained increasing public support in the U.S. with an overwhelming majority supporting legalization.
Despite the perceived health benefits of marijuana, there is limited evidence on its safety and potential risks to cardiovascular health, brain development, fertility, and the immune system.

Grown in Oklahoma, Smoked in New York: Illicit Marijuana's Legal Roots

Marijuana from legal Oklahoma farms smuggled to New York illicit market.
Interstate commerce restrictions and high taxes push legal businesses to illegal sales.

Warren, Sanders Urge Biden to Go Step Further on Marijuana and Deschedule It

Twelve senators are urging the Biden administration to deschedule marijuana and remove criminal penalties for the drug, saying it would help undo the damage caused by the war on drugs.
The senators argue that there is significant scientific evidence supporting the descheduling of marijuana, rather than just rescheduling it to a lower classification.

NY unveils first rules for growing marijuana at home: How you can cultivate cannabis

New York State cannabis regulators have unveiled the first rules for home cultivation of marijuana.
Home growers in New York will be allowed to cultivate up to six mature marijuana plants and possess up to five pounds of flower or concentrate per household.
The proposed regulations include requirements for secure storage, single-site cultivation, and purchasing plants from state-regulated retailers.

Reading the Tea Leaves for Cannabis Regulation

The conflict between federal and state laws over cannabis may finally be resolved with the reclassification of marijuana to Schedule III
President Biden's announcement of pardons for people convicted of marijuana offenses on federal land signals a push for marijuana legal reforms

Bernstein: The Biden campaign should pivot to marijuana legalization

Legalizing recreational marijuana is a popular policy position among American voters.
Biden could boost his reelection campaign and unite Democrats by supporting marijuana legalization.
Over 70% of Americans believe that marijuana should be legal, and over half the country's adult population lives in states where it is already legal.
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