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  Election 2018: Voters In Ohio And Wisconsin Approve Municipal Reform Measures

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Voters in Ohio and Wisconsin approved a series of binding and non-binding local marijuana reform initiatives on Election Day.

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  Election Night: Gubernatorial Victories Bode Well For 2019 Statewide Reform Prospects

  by NORML
  

  Voters on election day decided in favor of several gubernatorial candidates who campaigned on promises to either address or enact statewide marijuana law reforms as Governor. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, "In 2019, we anticipate unprecedented legislative activity at the state level in favor of marijuana law reform legislation, and we expect to see several significant legislative victories before the year's end."

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  Voters Approve Proposition 2 Legalizing Medical Marijuana Access in Utah

  by NORML
  

  With the approval of Proposition 2, Utah has become the 33rd state to regulate the licensed production and distribution of medical cannabis products to qualified patients. The vote comes ahead of a proposed special legislative session of the Utah legislature to address specific rules and regulations governing medical cannabis patient access.

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  Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Proposition 1 Legalizing the Retail Sale of Marijuana For Adults

  by NORML
  

  With the approval of voter-initiated Proposal 1, Michigan has become the 10th state to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults.

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  Voters Approve Amendment 2 Legalizing Medical Marijuana Access in Missouri

  by NORML
  

  With the approval of Amendment 2, Missouri has become the 32nd state to regulate the licensed production and distribution of medical cannabis products to qualified patients.

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  Texas: Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Fails In Congressional Re-Election Bid

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  One of Congress’ most powerful and vocal marijuana prohibitionists, Republican Pete Sessions of Texas, failed in his re-election bid for Congress’ 32nd District. “Representative Pete Sessions was the single greatest impediment in the US House to the passage of common-sense, voter-supported marijuana law reform measures,” NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said. “His departure opens the door for the possibility of House lawmakers in 2019 enacting a number of significant, NORML-endorsed policy changes.”

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  Florida: Voters Pass Amendment Restoring Voting Rights To Marijuana Felons

  by NORML
  

  Florida voters today passed Amendment 4, which amends the state constitution to restore voting privileges to those with non-violent felony convictions.

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  A Note From NORML’s Founder On Election Day

  by Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel
  

  I want to take the opportunity today to personally thank you for being a marijuana policy reform supporter. Whether you are new to the cause or an old hand like myself, we at NORML both appreciate and rely upon your continued support.