Sentences with phrase «as on legalization»

In his $ 168 billion fiscal year 2019 budget, Gov. Andrew Cuomo included funding for a study on the impacts of cannabis legalization, as well as on legalization in neighboring states.

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Residents of Oregon, Alaska, and the U.S. capital voted to legalize marijuana on Tuesday, in key victories that could fuel the legalization movement as cannabis usage is increasingly recognized by the American mainstream.

The referendums come amid shifts in American opinions on marijuana in recent years that have energized efforts to legalize cannabis, a drug that remains illegal under federal law even as Colorado and Washington state have been given the go - ahead to experiment with legalization.

In the run - up to Canada's planned legalization of recreational pot this summer, cannabis companies such as Canopy have been on a fundraising tear

W5's Kevin Newman sits down this Saturday with Tommy Chong, Canada's «Grandfather of Pot», in a wide - ranging interview on his vast musical career and whether he feels his work is done as Canada is on the cusp of marijuana legalization.

«Concerns over legalization in Canada, previously assumed to be a «done deal,» continue to weigh on investors, along with fears of a supply glut, as discussed on the cover of Barron's this week,» 420 Investor...

The task force released its report Tuesday on what cannabis legalization and regulation may look in Canada, including a number of measures to restrict access to minors, such as a ban on advertisements and sponsorships and the use of plain packaging devoid of brand colours or logos.

To properly assess its soundness is to make a prudential judgment based on an accurate understanding of the costs and consequences of drug prohibition as opposed to legalization.

After an eventful four years as governor, Cuomo is running on his record of accomplishments: A property tax cap, the legalization of same - sex marriage, a sweeping gun control law and enacted budgets that have kept spending increases under 2 percent.

As the dusts on the controversial legalization of homosexuality in Ghana seems to have settled, a picture has once again resurrected the topic.

As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a case that could strike down same - sex marriage bans nationally, Republican Chris Gibson signed on this week to a friend - of - the - court brief that makes a conservative case for legalization.

His attacks on the powerful Roman Catholic Church and his championing of causes, such as the legalization of soft drugs, gay rights and liberalization of Poland's strict abortion laws, have impressed many young voters.

The focus of the panel, and of legalization, as iterated by Alexander, should focus on the continued criminalization of low - income communities.

Astorino criticized Cuomo as an Albany insider who hadn't done enough for the economy, while Cuomo campaigned on his record over the past four years, including tax cuts, tighter gun control, legalization of gay marriage, reductions in government gridlock and a renewed focus on the upstate economy.

And Melissa Moore, deputy state director for the pro-legalization Drug Policy Alliance, argued that legalization would actually make it easier to limit youth access to pot as opposed to keeping it on the streets.

Hawkins not only supports but organizes on issues such as a $ 15 minimum wage, a ban on fracking, 100 % clean energy by 2030, full public campaign financing, single payer health care, the legalization of marijuana, worker rights, taxing the rich, an end to the New Jim Crow and mass incarceration, universal child care... the list goes on and on.

The New York State Assembly voted in favor of legalization, as did the Senate on Feb. 1, according to Syracuse.com.

Gottfried said he has «no idea» of how Cuomo intends to act on the expedited medical marijuana bill, which was opposed by one of the original sponsors of the Compassionate Care Act, Sen. Diane Savino, who characterized it as a vehicle for advocates seeking full legalization of pot in New York.

New York is inching toward the legalization of mixed - martial arts as the Democratic - led Assembly plans its first - ever vote next week on the legislation that's stalled for years in the chamber.

in email that while she has voted «to decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana as well as the sale and use of medicinal marijuana,» she does not support legalization, citing «serious concerns about marijuana being a gateway drug» and its potential impact on the adolescent brain.

Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, who has endorsed Mayor Sheehan, told The Alt in email that while she has voted «to decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana as well as the sale and use of medicinal marijuana,» she does not support legalization, citing «serious concerns about marijuana being a gateway drug» and its potential impact on the adolescent brain.

Astorino has criticized Cuomo as an Albany insider who hadn't done enough for the economy, while Cuomo campaigned on his record over the past four years, including tax cuts, tighter gun control, legalization of gay marriage, reductions in government gridlock and a renewed focus on the upstate economy.

In other words, with Massachusetts nearing the legalization of gaming, and Pennsylvania already on board, «at some point,» as Bloomberg put it, «you're just gonna saturate the market.»

It also eased the threat that the Department of Justice under Attorney General Jeff Sessions — a staunch foe of legalization — would step up enforcement of federal prohibitions on sales and use of marijuana in states such as Colorado.

«Chris King says his «bold and progressive» plan as governor now includes abolishing the death penalty and legalizing recreational marijuana» via Mitch Perry of WMNF — Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate King unveiled a criminal reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King unveiled a criminal justice reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

The governor has limited his use of messages of necessity compared to his predecessors, but has used the mechanism on major items such as his gun control law and the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Giambra said if elected, he would try to institute the plan as quickly as possible, but acknowledged he may need the legislature to act on a legalization bill.

The video comes as the governor travels to Syracuse today at noon to pitch voters on his tax cap, as well as an ethics bill and the legalization of gay marriage.

He said the study should also look at the effects of legalization in Massachusetts — and possibly New Jersey — on New York, as well as any future federal intervention.

As a New Yorker I support the new gun laws but I'm very disappointed with Cuomo over his stance on cannabis legalization.

As cannabis legalization rapidly evolves, in both medical and recreational usage, understanding the laws» effect on young people is crucial because this group is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of marijuana and possesses an inherent elevated risk of developing a cannabis disorder.

The study of the Legal scholars Piet Hein van Kempen and Masha Fedorova shows that these positive human rights obligations can require states to provide regulated legalization of the cultivation and trade of recreational cannabis if this regulation were to protect human rights more effectively than a total ban on drugs, as defined in the U.N. Drugs Conventions.

Marcia Lee Taylor, president and CEO of the Partnership for Drug - Free Kids, said the results show that «we need to keep an eye on marijuana,» as legalization efforts reduce the perception of risk regarding pot.

As marijuana becomes more mainstream, with seven states preparing for legalization (hot on the heels of my home state of Washington, and also Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C.), an increasing number of athletes, including triathlete Clifford Drusinsky (a future podcast guest) and what seems to be nearly the entirety of the UFC, are now turning to marijuana as a training aid for their running, swimming, cycling, lifting, fighting and morAs marijuana becomes more mainstream, with seven states preparing for legalization (hot on the heels of my home state of Washington, and also Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C.), an increasing number of athletes, including triathlete Clifford Drusinsky (a future podcast guest) and what seems to be nearly the entirety of the UFC, are now turning to marijuana as a training aid for their running, swimming, cycling, lifting, fighting and moras a training aid for their running, swimming, cycling, lifting, fighting and more.

While the organization is currently focused on the impact of marijuana legalization on children and families, Youth Forward intends to address other issues affecting vulnerable youth as the organization grows.

And, as investors continue to get excited about the crytopcurrency / blockchain and marijuana legalization stories, companies will almost inevitably come to the public markets in these sectors which in turn, will draw investors interested in capitalizing on these stories into the market.

So it wouldn't surprise me if you looked upon certain parts of GTA V as a tonal betrayal of your legacy, such as when Franklin discovers he can communicate telepathically with a dog, or the running gag in which Trevor is compelled into a homicidal rage whenever people notice his Canadian accent, or the recurring encounters with a smooth - talking marijuana - legalization enthusiast, or the mission that commences with this on - scene text: NEUTRALIZE 20 HIPSTERS.

That latter school is also benefiting from marijuana in other ways: Thanks to $ 900,000 from the state's marijuana tax fund and $ 270,000 in county pot excise taxes to be used for «community enhancement,» CSU - Pueblo last year opened the Institute of Cannabis Research to study topics such as the impact of legalization on local economies, industrial hemp cultivation, and the efficacy of cannabidiol.

As marijuana legalization spreads, with five more states deciding the issue on next month's ballot, electricity demand for indoor growing has become more significant; it already comprises more than 2 percent of Denver's electricity use in cannabis - friendly Colorado.

Taught by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, one of the nation's most successful advocates for tiny house legalization and author of Fresno's Tiny House on Wheels as ADU ordinance,

It is the textbook on how they rewrite history — the sound chamber of liberal denunciations, their phony victimhood as they demean and oppress their enemies, their false imputation of dishonesty to their opponents, their legalization of every policy dispute, their ability to engage in lock - step shouting campaigns, and the black motives concealed by their endless cacophony.

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If it's always on wheels, it's not considered permanent housing by the building codes and won't have access to the code oversight and thus legalization as housing.

It matters because if Canada becomes a party to the Hague Apostille Convention (known formally as the Convention on the abolition of all forms of legalization), then it will be contrary to the Convention for anyone in Canada to ask for legalization.

When Massachusetts voters acted to pass marijuana legalization in November 2016, the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy was formed to review the legislation as passed by the voters and help usher in the ever evolving cannabis climate.

From marijuana legalization to cyberstalking, blog posts feature local news in Phoenix as well as consumer awareness information on legal topics.

As with alcohol and tobacco, it is regulation following legalization that imposes controls on lawful distribution and consumption.

Legislation Commented On: Bill C - 46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 2017 Parliament is toting marihuana legalization as a necessary public safety measure.

As for marijuana's legalization having an impact on Canada's laws around IP protection, Shaer is doubtful.