Marijuana backers criticize Ohio bills attempting to change state law

Economists: Higher sin taxes could curb markets

(The Center Square) – Higher taxes on marijuana, gambling and tobacco in Ohio would likely cut down on negative impacts but could push consumers to illegal markets, a group of

VOICES: SB 56 a slap in the face to Ohioans who voted for legal adult-use cannabis

In November 2023, the voters of Ohio made their voices loud and clear: they support adult-use marijuana. The measure passed by a decisive 57.2% to 42.

Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in five states. What should Catholics think?

Catholic bishops in several of those states have urged voters to reject ballot measures that would legalize marijuana.

Editorial | Legalizing cannabis lounges will put more impaired drivers on road and create new dangers for young people

It’s a fair question to ask why would three county supervisors have given the go ahead to allowing marijuana to be smoked or ingested at retail businesses in the unincorporated areas of the county.Why would they do so after superintendents from every school district in the county signed a letter opposing pot consumption lounges? And […]

Marijuana backers criticize Ohio bills attempting to change state law

Ohioans express frustration as new bills try to change marijuana laws and undermine voter-approved legalization.

Ohio Lawmakers’ Push To Change Voter-Passed Marijuana Law Would Curtail Consumer Rights And Reinstitute Criminalization, Advocates Say

Advocates from drug reform and civil liberties groups held an event Thursday to draw attention to bills that would significantly amend Ohio’s marijuana legalization law, passed by voters in 2023. Among other changes, the measures would restrict legal products, create a host of new criminal penalties and adjust how cannabis tax revenue is spent. The […]