Next Tuesday, August 11 is Primary Election Day for the Connecticut General Assembly. This year’s election will be critical in determining whether Connecticut will finally legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older. We’ve put together a voter guide on where the candidates stand on legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis for adults 21 and older. It includes responses to our questionnaire along with past public statements. Unfortunately, this year’s legalization bill stalled due to COVID. I encourage…

Learn candidates’ positions on cannabis policy and become an active participant in the election! Our voter guide for the New Hampshire primary elections, which will take place Tuesday, September 8, has now been published. The voter guide includes survey responses, votes cast by incumbents, and any relevant comments. In N.H., it’s never safe to assume a candidate’s position on cannabis policy on the basis of party affiliation, so please take time to read the voter guide and learn where candidates…

Find out if there’s a runoff in your district, and check out our medical cannabis voter guide.In South Carolina’s June 9 primary, no candidate topped 50% of the vote in three state Senate and eight state House districts. Those races head to a runoff tomorrow — Tuesday, June 23. If you live in one of the districts headed to a runoff, check out our voter guide and make a plan to vote.The districts with runoffs are:S.C. Senate districts: 16 (Republican), 33 (Republican), and 39 (Democrat)S.C. House…

Check out our primary runoff voter guide. Thank you to everyone who voted in yesterday’s Primary Election, and to everyone who checked out our medical cannabis voter guide and spread the word! Numerous known supporters will be advancing to the General Election. You can find the unofficial election results here and compare them to our House and Senate voter guides. Meanwhile, in three Senate primaries and eight House primaries, no candidate received a majority. Those districts are headed to primary…

Look up your legislative districts, then check out our S.C. House and S.C. Senate voter guides. Next Tuesday, June 9 is Primary Election Day for the South Carolina Legislature. This year’s elections will be critical for determining whether South Carolina will finally enact a compassionate medical cannabis law. We’ve put together a voter guide on where the candidates stand on medical cannabis. It includes responses to the South Carolina Compassionate Care Alliance’s  candidate questionnaire, along…

Visit the Secretary of State’s website to register or verify your registration and request an absentee ballot — the primary election is scheduled for June 9! In the wake of yet another disappointing legislative session for cannabis advocates in West Virginia, the 2020 election season presents an important opportunity to replace prohibitionists with public officials who are serious about legalizing cannabis. The primary election is scheduled for June 9, but you may also choose to vote early or by…

On Tuesday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed SB 339, a bill that authorizes rulemaking by the Department of Health and Human Resources. The final version of the bill included an amendment adding “dry leaf or plant form” to the list of acceptable forms of medical cannabis. As a result, it appears that when dispensaries open, they will be able to sell cannabis flower to patients! Thanks to all who contacted their legislators and helped secure this important victory. The legislature is no…

Last Wednesday, Gov. John Carney signed into law a bill that allows hundreds of Delawareans to clear their records of marijuana possession convictions! The new law applies to individuals who have a single conviction on their record. (A second conviction, whether it’s marijuana-related or otherwise, would disqualify the individual.) Delaware decriminalized simple possession of marijuana … Continue reading Del. governor signs expungement bill; primary election is Thursday

Mark your calendars, learn candidates’ positions, and remember to vote on Tuesday, September 11. We have been busy compiling the candidates’ survey responses into an online voter guide for New Hampshire’s primary elections, which will take place Tuesday, September 11. The voter guide includes survey responses, votes cast by incumbents, and any available comments. Click … Continue reading Voter guide for New Hampshire’s primary election published

Check out our updated voter guides to learn where candidates for state legislature and governor stand on cannabis regulation! The Vermont state primary election will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 14. If you are a Vermont resident and haven’t already voted, please check out our legislative voter guide to learn where candidates for state legislature stand on marijuana policy. Then, please read our guide on the candidates for governor. This year, we sent candidates a survey consisting of only one…