“While he is no longer with us, Kevin’s dedication to the fight against our failed war on drugs will not be forgotten.”
Category: Legalization
From a present-day Lockean perspective, the responsible use of marijuana by adults in private would no doubt qualify as an activity that the government should not infringe upon.
“The dramatic rise in retail marijuana sales is likely not so much a reflection of increased consumer demand, but of consumers shifting from the illicit market to the above-ground legal marketplace.”
“The five earliest states to legalize recreational marijuana — Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington — all had less than one EVALI case per 100,000 residents.”
Voters in several states will have the opportunity to decide at the ballot whether to legalize cannabis for either adult-use or for medical purposes. In addition, numerous local, state, and federal races involve candidates who have made marijuana legalization a key part of their platform.
Senate members passed an initial version of the bill in 2019, while House members passed an amended version of the measure in February.
Montana voters will decide this November on two complimentary ballot measures seeking to legalize marijuana for adults in the state.
Mayor Stoney calls for legalization in advance of the Virginia General Assembly Special Session convening August 18