Sentences with phrase «support legalization»

In October 2016, another Gallup poll found that 60 % of American adults support legalization of marijuana.

While I do not support the legalization of marijuana, I agree that hemp has legitimate uses.

The Pew survey found just 43 percent of Republicans support legalization, compared with 55 percent opposed.

It also certainly doesn't hurt that the majority of New York voters support legalization.

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.

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.

A Siena College poll in July found 49 percent of New Yorkers support legalization of marijuana for recreational use, while 47 percent were opposed.

«I strongly support the legalization of mixed martial arts in New York State.

On Tuesday afternoon, Cynthia Nixon vowed to fight for stricter gun - control laws, stand up for black voters, and support the legalization of marijuana in her first national TV interview since declaring her candidacy for governor of New York.

One of the first things Gillibrand did in the 24 hours after news broke of her selection by Gov. David Paterson to replace Hillary Clinton in the US Senate was to promise the Empire State Pride Agenda she would support the legalization of gay marriage.

The more details people hear about the issue beyond emotional appeals and bromides of «choice,» the less people tend to support legalization.

According to the study, nearly half (47 percent) of Generation X and millennial white evangelicals (those born after 1964) support the legalization of gay marriage.

The Democratic senator's proposed legislation will face an unlikely road to passage, considering that most lawmakers (including those in the White House) are reluctant to end the drug's federal prohibition, but the bill is still the latest attempt by a prominent politician to update federal marijuana laws at a time when a clear majority of Americans support legalization.

A recent Gallup poll finds that 58 percent of Americans support legalization for adult use, up from 36 percent ten years ago.

In 2013, a Gallup poll found 58 percent of Americans support legalization.

Sixty percent of Americans support its legalization, while 94 % say doctors should be able to prescribe it for medical purposes.

According to Gallup, 58 percent of people nationwide now say they support legalization.

The number of respondents who said they support the legalization of marijuana hit 64 % this week, up from 60 % in 2016.

Session's stance on this issue also diverges from public opinion: More Americans than ever support the legalization of marijuana.

A majority of Democrats have supported legalization since 2009 and independents first saw majority support for the issue in 2010.

While the trend toward supporting legalization among law enforcement officers reflects what has happened with voters across the country, the numbers for law enforcement remain below that for the general public.

The Liberal Leader supports legalization, with marijuana sold freely and taxed, but the party hasn't decided «how we get there, how long it takes [or] how many steps,» are required, Mr. Casey said.

People who claim the «Conservative» label rarely agree on everything, in many cases they differ radically, William F. Buckley, for example, supported legalization of marijuana and cocaine, which other people who think themselves conservatives call the height of liberalism.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said that the Tour supports the legalization of sports betting and...

City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who supports legalization, released a report Tuesday estimating the annual market for marijuana could be as large as $ 3.1 billion statewide and $ 1.1 billion citywide and that it could generate as much as $ 1.3 billion annually in tax revenue.

Gov. Phil Murphy supports legalization and pledged to make it happen in his first 100 days in office.

From opposing hydrofracking to supporting the legalization of same - sex marriage, actor Mark Ruffalo is a busy guy in New York politics these days.

He supports legalization of casinos, but has some reservations about the potential down sides of bringing such an operation to the area and favors oversight at the county level to mitigate such negative effects.

The Empire State Pride Agenda endorsed Republican Sen. Mark Grisanti on Thursday, the last sitting GOP lawmaker in the state Senate who supported the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011.

O'Brien's Rochester - area seat was one that Democrats were able to flip in 2012 following the retirement of Republican Sen. Jim Alesi, one of four Republican senators who supported the legalization of same - sex marriage.

In the interim, Grisanti supported the legalization of same - sex marriage and is one of only four Republicans who backed the 2011 measure to remain in office.

Cuomo is yet to say whether he'll endorse Grisanti, the last remaining Republican in the state Senate to have supported the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011.

Grisanti is the last sitting Republican in the Senate to have supported the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011, a signature achievement for the governor.

Unlike Mr. Cuomo, he also supports the legalization of marijuana and ripped the state's criminal justice system for incarcerating too many blacks and Latinos.

Monday's discussion at the University Club ranged from their views on marijuana (Miner supports legalization; DeFrancisco does not) to economic development (both criticized the state's Regional Economic Development Council process) to a decline in civic participation among the electorate.

Heastie publicly supported legalization before assuming his house's leadership.

It remains unknown if there are enough GOP senators bucking the conference position and supporting legalization.

He supports the legalization of marijuana, an end to the war on drugs, and an end to the prison - industrial complex.

The Green Party supports legalization of marijuana but opposed an Ohio amendment that would have granted a small group of investors exclusive rights to grow plants for commercial use.

Lawmakers supporting legalization say the potential tax revenue stream is considerable since it's estimated that New Yorkers spend $ 3 billion a year on marijuana.

In two interviews last week, Nixon mentioned supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana because of revenue reasons.

«I won't suffer in my profession because I already defend murderers, rapists and child molesters — supporting legalization is the least of my professional «sins.»»

Not exact matches

Even cities in red states, where until recently marijuana legalization appeared to have very little support, are passing laws to make sure fewer people are prosecuted for weed - related violations.

More Americans than ever before have expressed support for the legalization of marijuana across the country, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Thursday.

Tree said that broad public support for decriminalization or legalization has yet to carry over to the majority of legislators — with notable exceptions — «since they have to worry about reelection and drugs are still perceived to be a potent third - rail issue with which to smear opponents.»

In many ways Mackey is still the old liberal, granola - chomping hippie he was in his early twenties: He is pro-choice, supports gay marriage, and is for the legalization of marijuana.

A majority of Americans support federal marijuana legalization, according to a recent Gallup poll.

With public support blossoming — the latest Gallup poll shows 58 % of Americans back legalization — it's not difficult to envision another six states opening their arms and their treasuries.

The poll also showed that 59 % of voters support full legalization of marijuana across the U.S., while 93 % support medical marijuana.

As for the Republicans, Cruz opposes legalization but supports states» rights, Rubio is totally opposed, and Trump says marijuana is «bad» in general but supports states» rights and medical marijuana.