More than 40 U.S. states could allow some form of legal marijuana by the end of 2020, including deep red Mississippi and South Dakota — and they’re doing it with the help of some conservatives.
Liberal states that allow ballot petitions have largely voted to legalize marijuana, including California, Oregon and Massachusetts. “Now, we’re venturing into new, redder territory and what we’re finding is voters are ready to approve these laws in those states,” said Schweich, who, along with leading legalization campaigns in Maine, Massachusetts and Michigan, served as the co-director of the medical marijuana legalization campaign in Utah.
But it helps that national groups pushing back against the groundswell of state initiatives are few and far between. Here’s what voters could face at the polls come November, and what some state legislatures are considering this session.This state will likely prove to be the first 2020 battleground. The Legislature convenes Tuesday and marijuana legalization will be near the top of the agenda. Arguably the biggest hurdle: The legislative session lasts for just 30 days.
Gotta luv how walking around TX, openly carrying weapons, is legal...but they draw the line at legalizing MARIJUANA.
Amazing government making money on marijuana, drug addicts running this country,. But a crime whenever I cut my arms.
It has been a federal crime for a good while now. All the states could allow marijuana and that would not keep the federal government from being able to prosecute.
Federal Laws are based on intentional misclassification. Laws based on false data should be deemed invalid, without merit. It's disgraceful the laws were not changed DECADES ago. Decriminalization overdue. TheDemocrats
That's why you read up on other state laws. Doesn't take a rocket scientist and if its medical have the prescription with you. Problem solved
Like Malcolm X said, 'The white man makes and sell you the liquor THEN lock you up for getting drunk.' This situation concerning marijuana fit the point perfectly.
Welcome to the world of being a licensed concealed weapons carrier. You are legal in one state and illegal in another.
Next Step is a constitutional Convention to change federal laws. When 2/3rd of State Legislations submit applications for it the US Congress must call a convention for proposing amendments. It is time for States to lead.