Marijuana legalization may get a big push next year if only for the fact that governments …

Americans aren’t divided on everything. Sixty-seven percent favors legalizing marijuana, according to a Pew Research Center survey. When including those who support allowing its use for medicinal purposes, the proportion jumps to 91%.   In November, five more states, including deep-red Mississippi, Montana and South Dakota, passed ballot measures allowing marijuana ... Read More

Equity obstacles in Virginia push to legalize marijuana

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Could legalizing marijuana in Virginia help address social disparities and inequities? That’s one of the topics the state’s legislative watchdog agency explores in a new report examining how the commonwealth could legalize marijuana. The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission report was published shortly before Gov. ... Read More