Sentences with phrase «for legalization»

(CNN)- Televangelist Pat Robertson is raising eyebrows, and cheers from activists who are usually his opponents on political issues, by calling for the legalization of marijuana.

A subplot to these endorsements has been Cuomo's reminder that he successfully pushed for the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011, a development that spurred President Obama to change his mind publicly on the issue.

New York City Comptroller John Liu, trying to gain traction for his campaign for mayor, has come out as the latest advocate for the legalization of marijuana.

Canada is preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana later this year, but the distribution model for pot differs widely between provinces.

This is an argument for legalization as much as it's an argument against off - label consumption of bath milk, if anything.

Like Nevada, support for legalization in Arizona comes primarily from various businesses working in the medical marijuana industry and from reform groups such as the Marijuana Policy Project.

Before O'Brien's victory, the Rochester - area Senate district was in the hands of Sen. Jim Alesi, one of four Republicans who voted for the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011, who declined to seek another two - year term.

If no one in Canada asks for legalization now, we can accede to the Convention based on administrative agreements among federal / provincial / territorial governments to issue apostilles under certain circumstances.

With a little over a week to go until Disjointed returns, Netflix has released a new poster and trailer for part two of its Kathy Bates - headlined cannabis workplace comedy series; check them out here... Academy Award winner Kathy Bates plays Ruth, a lifelong advocate for legalization who is finally living her dream as the owner -LSB-...]

Also this week out of Japan, in a bold move that looks to further legitimize cryptocurrencies and related technology, a government - backed research group has unveiled guidelines for the legalization of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

A group of lawyers who recently wrote a letter to the provincial government arguing for the legalization of contingency fee agreements in family law matters are on the right track, Greater Toronto - area family lawyer Andrew Feldstein tells the Toronto Star.

In April, immediately after Ms. Nixon made a case for legalization as a means of reducing racial inequity in the criminal justice system, Mr. Cuomo came forward saying that the situation with marijuana had changed dramatically because so many states near New York had legalized it or were about to and that essentially it was «here anyway.»

CITY HALL — Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a bill Tuesday that could pave the way for the legalization of gay marriage in New York State, and the state Legislature is one vote away from passing it.

The discussion around the legalization of marijuana is heating up across Canada, especially because of the Liberal government's decision to introduce legislation for legalization as early as next spring.

I think it's ridiculous, and without a question without scientific basis that officials in California don't allow for legalization of ferrets.

The supply agreement between Aphria and Shoppers has been reached approximately seven months out from Canada's July 2018 target date for the legalization of recreational cannabis.

I won't necessarily say that pot is good for you, but it does have medicinal properties that alcohol and cigarettes don't, which in itself should be the best reason for legalization.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Pigeon, through one of his LLCs, contracted with the company to do a variety of tasks — including lobbying for the legalization of internet gambling in New York.

The date set for the legalization of marijuana in Canada is now just over 7 months away.

If marijuana is legalized, the people who decide to use it, better not blame the government for its legalization that may lead to addiction and for any crime committed while under the influence of the drug.

It is also a major victory for proponents of same - sex marriage after Saland's «yes» vote for the legalization last year.

Advocates for legalization say the tax revenue could be a huge boost to New York's economy.

Support has been building for the legalization of support since the start of the year after the measure had been bottled up in the Assembly for the last several legislative sessions.

John McArdle, a former top Senate GOP staffer who retired last fall after 29 years on the public payroll to become a consultant, has signed on to help the new coordinated campaign for the legalization of gay marriage in New York, sources familiar with his plans confirm.

I didn't quite understand what you meant by «If no one in Canada asks for legalization now».

The study from the state Department of Health leaves the option for legalization on the table.

In the past, Mr. Cuomo has waived the three - day at waiting period, including in March when he brokered deals on redistricting and pension cuts and last year when he pressed for the legalization of same - sex marriage.

As the timeline for legalization becomes clear, stocks in cannabis producers have jumped.

As it is, according to Bhatia, the company's major hope may be «the potential for legalization of online gambling next year.»

President - elect Donald Trump offered qualified support for legalization while on the campaign trail, positing that medical marijuana «should happen» and that laws regarding recreational usage should be left in the hands of the states.

While Trudeau presses ahead for legalization of marijuana by next summer, some provinces say they need more time to plan for heavy lifting on regulating and policing legal pot sales.

The task force, chaired by former deputy prime minster Anne McLellan, spent several months consulting industry and the medical community on how to build the regulations for legalization.

However, in the framework of prevention activities for the legalization of incomes, received by criminal way and financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, banks will have to identify suspicious financial transactions of customers that can be associated with buying and selling tokens for Belarusian rubles, foreign currency and electronic money.

I recently wrote Commissioner Helmick concerning the amendment for the legalization of medical, recreational, and industrial cannabis which was passed and is part of the 2016 WV State Democratic Party Platform (Section C - 3).

Despite growing calls for legalization across the globe and in the US, many marijuana users and businesses are regularly targeted by large media organizations and subject to discrimination based on outdated and misguided anti-marijuana laws.

But here are some of the most ambitious proposals that the White House sees as a «priority» in exchange for any legalization of DREAMers.

In a sharp departure from the brash tone of the New Republic, the political weekly he edits, Sullivan here takes a sober look at the public debate over homosexuality and offers a moving, often lyrical, plea for the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Thousands of Canadians will gather today on Parliament Hill in our capital city of Ottawa and many others will gather in cities across North America to commemorate the event known as 4/20, the annual rally for the legalization of marijuana.

The same goes for legalization of marijuana, another development in our political culture that reflects the ascendancy of libertarian sentiments among the general public.

He could occupy the middle ground between Romney's «self - deport» and Rubio's plan for legalization - first plus expansion of low - skill immigration.

Because EVERY valid argument that folks have make for redefining marriage for Gays, can equally be used for the legalization of Polygamy (think Sharia Law), and even group marriages.

In comparison to Strikeforce at 63 %, could the roster size, production values, travel, other non athlete staff of the UFC, lobbying efforts for legalization, etc affect the percentage the UFC would pay out to fighters?

But, don't look for legalization in the States anytime soon.

I'm entirely for the legalization of marijuana.

The argument that the death and complication rates for homebirth when there is little to no legal route (Yes, CNMs are able to perform homebirth in NC but they are required to be overseen by an Obstetrician and therefore most work in birthing centers and hospitals) are proof of why it should not be considered for legalization and regulation is the same one seen when abortion is prohibited.

The official advocacy for the legalization of same - sex marriage is on the draft platform of the Democratic National Convention, a move that comes following a national campaign of bold - faced politicians and officials pushing for the measure.