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Oregon Marijuana Dispensary Initiative Faces Uphill Battle [FEATURE]
Will a Tea Party tidal wave swamp Oregon's dispensary initiative or will young voters be enthused enough to save it?
Ballot Measures
Polls Have South Dakota Medical Marijuana Initiative Trailing Badly
It looks like South Dakota's medical marijuana initiative is in trouble, at least according to two recent polls.
Nine Oregon Police Officers Accused of Illegally Campaigning Against Measure 74
Law enforcement officials are alleged to have violated Oregon Revised Statute 260.432, which excludes public officials from promoting or opposing any measure or candidate as part of their official duties.
Marijuana is the Biggest Issue on Tomorrowâs Ballot (Press Release)
MEDIA ADVISORY
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Marijuana is the Biggest Issue on Tomorrow’s Ballot
Win or Lose, Progress in 2010, As Well As Recent National Polling, Indicates That Marijuana Prohibition’s Days Are Numbered
MPP Spokespeople Available in California and Washington, D.C. to Discuss Various Initiatives and Provide National Perspective on the Future of Marijuana Policy Reform
CONTACT: Mike Meno, MPP director of communications: 202-905-2030, 202-905-2031 or 443-927-6400
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As voters in four states prepare to weigh in on statewide marijuana reform ballot measures, a new Gallup poll released last week shows that national support for making marijuana legal has reached an all-time high of 46% while support for current policies continued a gradual erosion to its lowest level on record. According to the poll, “If the trend of the past decade continues at a similar pace, majority support could be a reality within the next few years.”
“No matter what happens tomorrow, it’s now undeniable that national public sentiment is increasingly turning against the idea that responsible adults should be criminalized for using a substance less harmful than alcohol,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project. “Support for ending marijuana prohibition is not only growing among the populace, but we are also seeing prominent organizations coming out in support of reform. Thanks to initiatives like Proposition 19 in California, advocates for marijuana policy reform are gaining allies, from labor unions to the NAACP to Democratic Party committees, who will stand with us during future battles. So as we await tomorrow’s results, we are already looking forward to achieving major victories in 2012.”
On Election Day tomorrow, Californians will vote on Proposition 19, a potentially historic ballot measure that would make marijuana legal for all adults and allow localities to regulate its sale.
In Arizona and South Dakota, voters will consider medical marijuana ballot initiatives.
In Oregon, voters will decide whether to expand the state’s current medical marijuana law by authorizing state-licensed dispensaries.
MPP has spokespeople available in California and Washington, D.C. to discuss the various initiatives and provide a national perspective on the future of marijuana policy reform.
With more than 124,000 members and supporters nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. MPP believes that the best way to minimize the harm associated with marijuana is to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. For more information, please visit www.mpp.org.
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Lily Rose, cancer survivor and Prop 203 spokesperson
Arizona Medical Marijuana Initiative Poised for Victory [FEATURE]
Sheriff Joe Arpaio opposes the Arizona medical marijuana initiative. Need we say more?
Pro-Measure 13 Demonstration, Rapid City (courtesy South Dakota Coalition for Compassion)
Will South Dakota Voters Pass Medical Marijuana? [FEATURE]
South Dakota will vote on a medical marijuana initiative on election day. It came within four points in 2006. Maybe this time, the state can wipe away the stigma of being the only one to defeat medical marijuana at the ballot box.
52% of Arizona's Likely Voters Support Medical Marijuana (Poll)
Arizonans appear to be ready to approve medical marijuana for the third time. A new statewide poll shows 52 percent of likely voters in support of Proposition 203. Only 33 percent are opposed, with the balance undecided.
Mt. Hood, northern Oregon
In Washington State, A Majority Say Legalize Marijuana
A new poll of three Northwest states finds a majority support pot legalization in Washington, but not yet in Oregon or Idaho. Other poll findings suggest possible problems for Measure 74 in Oregon.