In one of the most talked-about reform wins of the midterm elections, Floridians approved restoring voting rights to most of the state’s roughly 1.4 million felons Aside from boasting impressive voter turnout, the 2018 midterm elections ushered in a number of wins for criminal justice and drug policy reformers across the country. Florida felons stand… Continue reading Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Reform at the 2018 Midterm Elections
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Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
Advocates received a major win in Michigan, which became the first midwest state to legalize recreational marijuana. Marijuana advocates hoping for a mandate on legalization instead got a mixed result at the polls on Tuesday, when Michigan became the 10th state to legalize recreational cannabis and voters in Missouri and Utah approved medical marijuana programs,… Continue reading Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Politicians are eager to offer their take on the crisis, in hopes of connecting with constituents who have been affected by it. As November fast approaches, those on Capitol Hill know that the opioid crisis is an issue voters are taking into consideration. “We see more and more deaths being attributed to opiates and illicit… Continue reading Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach