“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.”
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Marijuana Legalization Legislation Advances Nationwide
Here’s a summary of progressing marijuana legalization efforts thus far and where they stand in key states across the country.
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Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Declines in Workers’ Compensation Claims
“The present study provides empirical evidence on the consequences of marijuana legalization on issues related to the labor market outcomes, in particular, WC [workers’ compensation] claiming of older adults. … Our findings suggest potentially importan…
Poll: Majority of North Carolina Voters Support Marijuana Legalization
A newly released poll by Elon University, in partnership with The Charlotte Observer, The Durham…
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South Dakota: Circuit Judge Rules Against Implementation of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Measure
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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Wisconsin: Governor Evers Includes Marijuana Legalization in State Budget Proposal
“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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Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes
“Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth.”
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Virginia: Where Marijuana Reform Legislation Stands Ahead of Friday’s Crossover Deadline
And, a just-released statewide poll shows 68% of registered voters in Virginia, including majorities of Democrats and Republicans, support legalizing marijuana for adults.
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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization “Cleanup” Bill
The measure imposes a civil penalty of $50 for those ages 18-20 caught in possession of up to one ounce, and $100 for more than one ounce of marijuana.
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer Reiterates Push For Cannabis Reform
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reiterated his support for ending marijuana criminalization to Rachel Maddow of MSNBC as part of the foundational “three stools” of policy to address in this session of Congress
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