/tags/legalize legalize en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:24:53 GMT /government-politics/2022-02-08/republicans-and-groups-friendly-to-them-are-at-odds-over-whether-to-legalize-marijuana Two conservative groups have different perspective on this issue Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:24:53 GMT /government-politics/2022-02-08/republicans-and-groups-friendly-to-them-are-at-odds-over-whether-to-legalize-marijuana Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-03-03/ohio-effort-to-legalize-marijuana-suggests-it-be-treated-like-alcohol Ohio’s medical marijuana program has been fully operational for a year now but participation in the program has lagged behind projections based on… Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:12:31 GMT /government-politics/2020-03-03/ohio-effort-to-legalize-marijuana-suggests-it-be-treated-like-alcohol Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-01-06/gov-dewine-doesnt-think-ohio-should-legalize-marijuana-even-if-nearby-states-have Some states around Ohio have legalized recreational marijuana. But Ohio’s Governor isn’t embracing that possibility. Gov. Mike DeWine was adamantly… Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:28:09 GMT /government-politics/2020-01-06/gov-dewine-doesnt-think-ohio-should-legalize-marijuana-even-if-nearby-states-have Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-05-17/petition-to-legalize-marijuana-in-ohio-clears-first-ballot-board-hurdle Backers of a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to allow voters to decide to regulate marijuana like alcohol will soon able to start… Thu, 17 May 2018 18:20:46 GMT /government-politics/2018-05-17/petition-to-legalize-marijuana-in-ohio-clears-first-ballot-board-hurdle Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-05-11/proposed-medical-marijuana-amendment-clears-hurdle Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to make marijuana legal in Ohio have passed the first big hurdle in that process. The Attorney General has… Fri, 11 May 2018 18:19:33 GMT /government-politics/2018-05-11/proposed-medical-marijuana-amendment-clears-hurdle Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-04-20/bill-meant-to-correct-flaws-in-ohios-medical-marijuana-program-draws-mixed-reactions Ohio’s medical marijuana program is supposed to be fully operational on September 8. But there are court battles over problems with the process of… Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:07:26 GMT /government-politics/2018-04-20/bill-meant-to-correct-flaws-in-ohios-medical-marijuana-program-draws-mixed-reactions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-12-29/pot-and-puppies-just-two-of-the-issues-that-could-be-on-the-ballot-in-2018 For the next seven months, a few groups will be circulating petitions, trying to get enough valid signatures to put specific issues on the 2018 general… Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:16:37 GMT /government-politics/2017-12-29/pot-and-puppies-just-two-of-the-issues-that-could-be-on-the-ballot-in-2018 Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-12-08/marijuana-legalization-plan-might-be-coming-to-2018-ohio-ballot Another issue to legalize marijuana might be heading to the Ohio ballot next year. The effort will be announced Monday.Jimmy Gould plans a new issue… Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:44:57 GMT /government-politics/2017-12-08/marijuana-legalization-plan-might-be-coming-to-2018-ohio-ballot Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-05-26/ohio-legislature-passes-medical-marijuana-bill After nearly twenty years of trying, backers of a bill to allow medical marijuana in the Buckeye state are celebrating a historic vote by the Ohio… Thu, 26 May 2016 04:01:01 GMT /government-politics/2016-05-26/ohio-legislature-passes-medical-marijuana-bill Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-02-22/group-that-wants-medical-marijuana-on-ballot-is-gearing-up-for-action A new poll conducted for the Marijuana Policy Project shows three of four Ohio voters surveyed support amending the state constitution to allow medical… Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:11:42 GMT /government-politics/2016-02-22/group-that-wants-medical-marijuana-on-ballot-is-gearing-up-for-action Jo Ingles