Sentences with phrase «efforts for legalization»

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For those thinking of investing into marijuana businesses, the survey provides a glimpse into how law enforcement might battle any new legalization efforts.

Opponents of both the constitutional convention and marijuana legalization efforts said Dewald offers another incentive for voters to reject Proposal 1 next month.

ALBANY — Executives from the largest mixed martial arts league will begin their annual lobbying effort Tuesday, hopeful the inclusion of enabling legislation in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal will pave the way for legalization of the sport in New York State.

«That Canadian company paid Mr. Pigeon $ 388,000 between 2010 and 2015 to help in their consulting and lobbying efforts in order to gain legislation providing for the legalization of internet gambling,» acting U.S. Attorney J.P. Kennedy said.

Comedian, actor and director John Leguizamo joined the Human Rights Campaign's push for the legalization of same - sex marriage, a campaign that has refocused itself into a national effort following the measure's successful passage here in New York.

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.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Education William J. Bennett last week criticized recent calls for the legalization of drug use as a dangerous threat to anti-abuse efforts.

We compare the efforts in Alabama to ignore the Supreme Court ruling on Gay - Marriage with Colorado's legalization of Marijuana, we discuss the need for civil disobedience and the rule of Law vs the Rule of Man.