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Election 2018: Voters In Ohio And Wisconsin Approve Municipal Reform Measures
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Election Night: Gubernatorial Victories Bode Well For 2019 Statewide Reform Prospects
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
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
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Voters Approve Amendment 2 Legalizing Medical Marijuana Access in Missouri
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Texas: Leading Marijuana Prohibitionist Fails In Congressional Re-Election Bid
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
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A Note From NORML’s Founder On Election Day