
Ballot Measures


Maryland House Passes Bill to Put Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot Despite Federal Prohibition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 25, 2022) – Today, the Maryland House passed a bill that would put a referendum on the November ballot to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Del. Luke Clippinger (D) filed House Bill 1...
Missouri Proposal Would Put Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan 4, 2022) – A resolution filed in the Missouri House would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to legalize marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition on the same. Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) pre-filed House Joint Resolution 83...
Bellingham Washington Voters Ban Government Facial Recognition Surveillance
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Nov. 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, Bellingham voters approved a ballot measure banning government use of facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the...
Detroit Voters Approve Measure to Decriminalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition
DETROIT, Mich. (Nov. 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, Detriot voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that effectively decriminalized a wide range of psychedelic substances including “magic mushrooms” despite the ongoing federal prohibition of the same. Under Prop...