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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Clears First Hurdle With 150K SignaturesLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Clears First Hurdle With 150K Signatures

Idaho medical marijuana advocates submitted over 150,000 petition signatures, well above the state requirement, to place a medical cannabis initiative on the 2026 ballot in one of America's strictest cannabis states.

May 11, 2026
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Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voter-Approved Cannabis LawLegislation

Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

Nebraska's Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging voter-approved medical marijuana laws on technical grounds, the second such case in six months threatening the program before implementation begins.

Apr 28, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 SignaturesLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 Signatures

Idaho's medical cannabis ballot campaign has gathered over 100,000 signatures with weeks remaining before the May 1 deadline, though organizers must meet signature thresholds in all 35 legislative districts to qualify.

Apr 15, 2026
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Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis InitiativeLegislation

Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis Initiative

Idaho's House and Senate have both passed a resolution urging voters to reject a medical marijuana ballot initiative expected in November. The measure cites concerns about harms in states with legal cannabis.

Apr 8, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature MarkLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature Mark

Idaho's medical marijuana campaign has collected enough signatures to meet the statewide ballot threshold but continues gathering petitions to ensure compliance with the state's strict regional distribution requirements.

Mar 21, 2026
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Push Forward Despite Notary ConvictionLegislation

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Push Forward Despite Notary Conviction

Nebraska medical marijuana advocates are defending their successful 2024 campaign after a notary was convicted for misconduct, arguing voters have spoken and implementation should proceed.

Mar 2, 2026
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Florida Legalization Campaign Appeals 71,000 Rejected SignaturesLegislation

Florida Legalization Campaign Appeals 71,000 Rejected Signatures

Smart & Safe Florida has petitioned the state Supreme Court to restore 71,000 ballot signatures rejected by election officials, attempting to salvage its November legalization initiative as deadlines approach.

Feb 17, 2026
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Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Amendment Falls Short of Ballot ThresholdLegislation

Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Amendment Falls Short of Ballot Threshold

Florida officials confirmed a cannabis legalization campaign failed to collect the required 880,062 signatures by Sunday's deadline, preventing the adult-use amendment from reaching the 2024 ballot.

Feb 5, 2026
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Florida Cannabis Campaign Disputes State's Rejection, Eyes 2026 BallotLegislation

Florida Cannabis Campaign Disputes State's Rejection, Eyes 2026 Ballot

Florida's MSO-funded cannabis legalization campaign is disputing state officials' declaration that the ballot initiative has ended, saying it can still qualify for the 2026 ballot despite failing to meet 2024 requirements.

Feb 3, 2026
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Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into Amendment 3 CampaignLegislation

Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into Amendment 3 Campaign

Florida law enforcement has launched a criminal investigation into the Smart & Safe Florida campaign backing Amendment 3, which would legalize adult-use cannabis. The probe comes days before a voter registration deadline.

Jan 31, 2026
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Florida Court Invalidates Thousands of Cannabis SignaturesLegislation

Florida Court Invalidates Thousands of Cannabis Signatures

A Florida court has allowed election officials to invalidate tens of thousands of cannabis legalization petition signatures, while state law enforcement continues arresting campaign workers gathering signatures.

Jan 27, 2026
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Hawaii Lawmakers Push Voter Referendum After Legislative StallsLegislation

Hawaii Lawmakers Push Voter Referendum After Legislative Stalls

Hawaii legislators introduced bills to put marijuana legalization on the ballot after years of failed legislative attempts, requiring voters to decide the issue through a constitutional amendment referendum.

Jan 22, 2026
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Florida Senate Panel Advances Public Cannabis Smoking BanLegislation

Florida Senate Panel Advances Public Cannabis Smoking Ban

Florida Senate committee approves bill banning public marijuana consumption as state prepares for possible recreational legalization vote in November. Move establishes restrictions before voters decide on industry-backed ballot initiative.

Jan 21, 2026
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Florida Legalization Support Drops as DeSantis Battles 2026 BallotLegislation

Florida Legalization Support Drops as DeSantis Battles 2026 Ballot

Support for Florida adult-use cannabis legalization has declined in recent polls as Gov. DeSantis intensifies his campaign against 2026 ballot measures, raising questions about the future of reform efforts.

Jan 17, 2026
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Hawaii to Consider Voter-Led Cannabis LegalizationLegislation

Hawaii to Consider Voter-Led Cannabis Legalization

Hawaii's Rep. David Tarna proposes a voter-led cannabis legalization amendment, focusing on safety and education.

Jan 15, 2026
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Massachusetts to Probe Anti-Cannabis Signature Fraud ClaimLegislation

Massachusetts to Probe Anti-Cannabis Signature Fraud Claim

Massachusetts officials to investigate fraud claims in anti-cannabis ballot initiative, impacting state marijuana laws.

Jan 9, 2026
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