Nov 25 Watch 9:13 What's next for marijuana legalization By PBS News Hour On November 8, multiple states legalized the use of marijuana for either recreational or medicinal purposes -- thus marking a major shift in U.S. drug policy. William Brangham speaks with Taylor West of the National Cannabis Administration and Jonathan Hudak… Continue watching
Nov 16 Denver voters first in the nation to approve pot in bars By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana. Continue reading
Nov 08 Death penalty, gun control, pot among ballot-measure issues By David Crary, Associated Press NEW YORK — Voters in some states weighed in Tuesday on several of most volatile issues facing America — gun control, marijuana legalization, the death penalty and the right of a terminally ill person to get a doctor's help in… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 7:53 Legal pot, gun control and other big ballot initiatives to watch By PBS News Hour There are more than 150 ballot initiatives this year at the state level, capable of creating huge change for voters. Nine states are voting on the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana. Other measures concern gun control, the minimum wage… Continue watching
Nov 02 Marijuana legalization could reach a national tipping point on Election Day By Daniel Bush If a majority of the ballot initiatives pass, pressure would mount on the federal government to end its roughly 80-year prohibition of pot. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ballot could add legal marijuana to Las Vegas' list of vices By Michelle Rindels A proposal on the Nov. 8 state ballot would legalize marijuana in Nevada. Continue reading
Oct 30 Pot legalization movement seeks first foothold in Northeast By Bob Salsberg, Associated Press Advocates for recreational marijuana believe "yes" votes in New England would perhaps build momentum toward ending federal prohibitions on the drug. Continue reading
Oct 29 As record number of states vote on marijuana, public health questions remain By Shayla Love, STAT The states that currently have legalized marijuana in some form represent ongoing experiments in public health. Continue reading
Oct 27 Weed as way of life: California farmers divided on legal bud By Paul Elias, Associated Press GARBERVILLE, Calif. — California voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use — an issue that has sown deep division here among longtime growers. Continue reading
Oct 19 Record high 60 percent of Americans back legal pot, poll finds By David Crary, Associated Press A record high 60 percent of American adults support legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll released three weeks before voters in nine states decide whether to expand legal access to pot. Continue reading