In Congress, far too many politicians remain wed to the sort of “Reefer Madness” view that most voters have long since abandoned. Like Harris did, they also need to evolve their views on cannabis to more closely align with current scientific and public consensus.
North Dakota voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a citizens’ initiated ballot measure legalizing the use, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis.
“Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time,” the study’s authors concluded.
The proposed ordinance states: “The City’s policy shall be to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest enforcement priority. The City shall update its relevant policies to ensure that public safety resources are not wasted on misdemeanor marijuana enforcement.”
“These surveys’ findings offer support for the notion that, in some instances, cannabis can act as an intervention for certain persons seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.”
“For the foreseeable future, New Hampshire will remain an island of cannabis prohibition.”
November’s vote will mark the third time since 2020 that South Dakotans have weighed in on the issue.
New Hampshire is the only New England state that currently prohibits adult-use cannabis sales.