9-15-15 Source: http://www.alternet.org/drugs/why-norml-supports-ohio-monopoly-marijuana-legalization-initiative NORML Endorses the Ohio Legalization Initiative The NORML board of directors voted to endorse Issue 3, the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative, a proposed constitutional amendment that will appear on the ballot on November 3rd. The proposal would end marijuana prohibition in Ohio, legalizing both medical and recreational use, so NORML’s endorsement came…
We found this post as a FB comment to a recent article discussing the pro’s and con’s of legalization in Ohio. Quite interesting, and sums up a lot of the ‘anti-monopoly’ arguments out there. Let us know what you think! “ISSUE 3 is not legalization. ISSUE 3 is a small group of wealthy people creating…
You’ve seen and heard a lot so far – much of it contradictory (as in any political debate) – about Issue 3 on the 2015 Ohio ballot. “They” want to legalize weed in Ohio! “They” are setting up an illegal drug cartel to monopolize the marijuana market and cash in! The state is upset they…
Source: http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/ohio/2015/08/24/ohio-public-education-groups-united-in-opposing-issue-3/32261905/ “With more marijuana stores than McDonald’s in the state, our children could easily be exposed to marijuana just walking to school” (Photo: agafapaperiapunta, Getty Images) COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators and the Ohio Association of School Business Officials announced Monday their opposition to State Issue…
Source: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150823/NEWS/308239986/legalizing-pot-in-ohio-is-a-hazy-matter-for-banks-businesses 8/23/15 By Jeremy Nobile He wasn’t smoking it. He didn’t even touch the stuff. Yet pot still got the Cleveland entrepreneur kicked out of his bank. The man operated a company providing a supporting service to cannabis farmers and ancillary businesses. His bank eventually connected the dots, realizing (partly because of the…
SOURCE: http://wkbn.com/2015/08/23/ohio-green-party-opposes-marijuana-legalization-issue/ COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Green Party is urging opposition to a marijuana legalization issue on November’s ballot and support for two other statewide issues. The party says it supports an end to the “drug war” that’s particularly hurt minority communities. But it can’t get behind Issue 3, the legalization proposal,…
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/08/ohio_hospital_association_oppo.html COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Hospital Association on Friday announced its opposition to Issue 3, which would legalize marijuana sales and use in Ohio. The association, which represents 220 hospitals and 13 health systems in Ohio, says ResponsibleOhio’s proposed constitutional amendment would negatively affect the long-term health of Ohioans. “Ohio hospitals are committed…
http://www.cleveland.com/naymik/index.ssf/2015/08/responsibleohio_marijuana_lega.html#incart_related_stories CLEVELAND, Ohio — Forget the presidential campaign that includes our governor, at least for this year. The most interesting campaign in Ohio in 2015 is the one to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use. And it could have a much greater impact on residents and businesses in this state than any presidential…
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/08/ohio_chamber_opposes_marijuana.html Ohio Chamber opposes marijuana legalization issue, backs anti-monopoly and redistricting issues COLUMBUS, Ohio — A large statewide organization representing businesses has committed its clout and its money to defeating Issue 3, which would legalize marijuana use and sales in the Buckeye State. Ohio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Andrew Doehrel said…