New Mexicans are Clear that Repairing Harm of Prohibition is Non-Negotiable Santa Fe, NM – With the New Mexico House and Human Services Committee Voting in Favor of Cannabis Legalization today, Emily Kaltenbach, Senior Director for Resident States and New Mexico for the Drug Policy Alliance, released the following statement: “Cannabis legalization moves forward in […]
SB 2765 would only take effect if the Supreme Court strikes down Initiative 65. Seventy-three percent of voters decided in favor of I-65 in November.
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“These cynical efforts to undermine and delay the enactment of these voter-approved measures is an affront to the very constituents that these lawmakers are in office to serve.”
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A newly released poll by Elon University, in partnership with The Charlotte Observer, The Durham…
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In a small hurdle on the way to legalization, a prickly South Dakotan Judge overruled the voters of the state due to a little technicality.
In November, South Dakota voted in favor of legal marijuana, along with Montana, Arizona, and New Jersey (although New Jersey is also having some trouble enacting on this as well).
But with progressive change comes rigid resistance, and Judge Christina Klinger sided with a superintendent of the State Highway Patrol who brought up a case against the amendment. The pro-legalization activists “fail[ed] to submit Amendment A through the proper constitutional process,” according to Judge Klinger.
Apparently in the state, constitution amendments may only concern one subject at a time, and this legalization amendment includes both hemp and marijuana. It’s a small error and something easily fixed, so the technical hurdles brought forth by the anti-legalization side in the state will be no match for time.
Medicinal marijuana, which was also approved by voters, was not affected by this ruling.
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In a graph that says it all, we are shown just how popular the path to legalized marijuana truly is.
A poll by Emerson College Polling shows support for legalization at 61%, with other popular topics like a $15 minimum wage (54%) and a pathway to citizenship (55%) trailing.
The poll took place between February 2nd and 3rd, polling 1,429 adults. It also shows President Biden’s support at 49%, above Trump’s around the same time (his was 44% in February 2017, according to NBC News).
Proponents of Measure A, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, say that they will appeal the ruling to the state’s Supreme Court. In a Facebook post, the group stated: “This is not over. We will appeal. We will prevail.”
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Of all the policy issues discussed by pollsters, respondents’ support was strongest for legalizing cannabis.
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“I’m exceedingly grateful to have the support of NORML PAC,” Lt. Governor John Fetterman said. “The bottom line here is it’s far past time we let go of this bizarre superstition and criminalization of a plant, cannabis, and instead legalize it on a federal level.”
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“Frankly, red and blue states across the country have moved forward with legalization and there is no reason Wisconsin should be left behind when we know it’s supported by a majority of Wisconsinites.”
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