The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee is scheduled to vote on two medical cannabis bills focused on military veterans tomorrow!
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Pssssssst: it looks like @RepKenBuck’s AR-15 has a trigger lock on it... that’s safe storage, my friend.
We’re working to promote responsible gun ownership today. Not trying to score political points off of a life and death issue.
#COLeg#COPolitics
A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Democratic primary voters support legalization, overturning marijuana convictions, and using tax revenue from marijuana sales to reinvest in communities most impacted by the war on marijuana.
CC: @JoeBiden
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States weighing marijuana legalization in 2020 have the benefit of learning from the results and best practices implemented in early adopter states.
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Cannabis legalization could be a useful tool in combatting the opioid epidemic — studies have shown that access to legal cannabis is associated with a reduction in opioid use and fewer opioid deaths.
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"But we’re looking at it as a very important goal in and of itself to stop punishing adults in New Hampshire for behavior that’s legal in every neighboring jurisdiction." -Matt Simon, MPP's New England political director
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Exciting news! Advocates with New Approach Montana have submitted 2020 marijuana legalization ballot initiatives for the state to review!
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"South Dakota will become the first state in American history to vote on both medical marijuana and adult-use legalization initiatives on the same ballot." -Matthew Schweich, MPP's deputy director
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Prohibition is not working. It costs taxpayers billions, prevents police from focusing on real crimes, does not keep marijuana out of the hands of minors and has not improved public health or safety. It’s time to replace prohibition with a system of regulation and control.