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2016 Marijuana Ballot Initiatives

2016 Marijuana Ballot Initiatives

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NORML Releases Gubernatorial Report Card

NORML Releases Gubernatorial Report Card

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legal marijuanaCriminal marijuana prohibition is a failure. Over 20 million Americans have been arrested for marijuana offenses since 1965. NORML believes that the time has come to amend criminal prohibition and replace it with a system of legalization, taxation, regulation, and education.
 
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business networkThe mission of the NORML Business Network (NBN) is to encourage the development of responsible, sustainable enterprises that seek to serve their community and set a positive example for the growing cannabis industry. The NBN highlights new and growing marijuana-related business partners that have shown a commitment to responsible consumer engagement, environmental protection, and to using their business as a platform for social change.
 
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  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to polling information, voters in Maine will approve Question 1, the Marijuana Legalization Act. Politico currently has the measure leading 51 to 49 percent with 86.9 percent of the vote being counted.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to polling information, voters in Montana will approve Initiative 182, the Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative. The Associated Press currently has the measure leading 56 percent to 44 percent.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to the Associated Press, voters in Nevada will approve Question 2, the Nevada Marijuana Legalization Initiative. The AP has the measure leading 54 percent to 46 percent and has called the race.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to Politico, voters in Arkansas will approve Issue 6, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment. Politico has the measure leading 53 percent to 47 percent and has called the race.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to the Associated Press, voters in Massachusetts will approve Question 4, legalizing the adult use of marijuana for adults. The AP has the measure leading by a vote of 53 percent to 47 percent and has called the race.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to the Associated Press, voters in California will approve Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The AP has the measure leading 55 percent to 45 percent and has called the race.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to the Bismark Tribune, voters in North Dakota will approve Measure 5, the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act 2016. The paper has the measure leading 62 percent to 38 percent and has called the race.

  • Read more by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director

    According to the Associated Press, voters in Florida will approve Amendment 2, an expansive medical marijuana law. The AP has the measure leading by a vote of 71 percent to 29 percent, and has called the race.