by Shane Trejo | Aug 25, 2016 | Ballot Measures, Drug War
Ballot measures to legalize marijuana either for medical or general adult use in eight states this fall provide opportunities to take significant steps toward nullifying federal prohibition in effect. A handful of states will consider full legalization of cannabis for... by Mike Maharrey | Jul 12, 2016 | Ballot Measures, Drug War
State officials hiding behind federal law have turned the will of Massachusetts voters into a bureaucratic nightmare. In 2012, Bay State voters overwhelmingly approved “An Act for the Humanitarian Use of Marijuana,” legalizing cannabis for medical use in the state.... 
by Mike Maharrey | Jun 23, 2016 | Ballot Measures, Hemp
Four years ago, the people of Colorado approved Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana and hemp in the state. In just its third growing season, the hemp industry has exploded in the Centennial State, despite continuing federal prohibition. In fact, between state policy... 
by Mike Maharrey | Oct 18, 2015 | Ballot Measures, Drug War
SALEM, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2015) – In the first week of limited marijuana sales in Oregon, dispensaries sold a staggering $11 million of weed – more than double the numbers from Colorado’s first week – proving state laws legalizing cannabis truly do... 
by Michael Boldin | Nov 5, 2014 | Ballot Measures, Featured, Nullification
PHOENIX, November 4, 2014 – Today, voters in Arizona approved a ballot measure that follows James Madison’s advice to stop federal overreach. With 80% reporting, the tally held steady and increasing at 51-49%. Approved was Proposition 122, a state...
