by Travis H. Brown. Thanks to the signatures of more than 807,000 concerned Californians,
an ambitious idea has moved that much closer to becoming a reality. The
“Six Californias” Initiative,
sponsored by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, seeks to
create areas that are more governable, more productive, and more
successful. As I wrote ... MORE
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Showing posts with label initiative. Show all posts
Plan To Split California Into Six States Closer To Reality
by Travis H. Brown. Thanks to the signatures of more than 807,000 concerned Californians,
an ambitious idea has moved that much closer to becoming a reality. The
“Six Californias” Initiative,
sponsored by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, seeks to
create areas that are more governable, more productive, and more
successful. As I wrote ... MOREProgressives’ Latest Plot to Take Power From the People and Give It to Legislators: Reign In The Initiative Process
by Steven Greenhut. The people are inconveniencing "our public servants." Few things have defined California's politics more than the three election reforms championed by the state's 23rd governor – the initiative, the referendum and the recall. Hiram Johnson's system of direct democracy, used early and often in California since 1911, ... MOREThomas Sowell: The Height Of Utopianism
Self-righteous busybodies on the march. A political battle that is shaping up in San Francisco has implications for other communities across the country. The issue that will be on the June ballot is whether voter approval shall be required to change the height restrictions on buildings along the San Francisco waterfront. Like so many other ... MOREInitiative Seeks To Legalize Pot In Nevada
by Sandra Chereb. A pro-marijuana group hoping to ride a wave of mounting acceptance for cannabis filed an initiative petition Wednesday seeking to legalize recreational pot use in Nevada. The measure backed by a group called Campaign to Regulate Marijuana would allow adults 21 and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana. It also sets up ... MOREThe Five States Most Likely To Next Legalize Marijuana
by Kimberly Ruble. Colorado and Washington are the only two states that have passed laws on legally using marijuana but individuals all across the United States are wondering if their state is going to be next. However it takes more than just curiosity. There have to be a combination of factors in place such as polling data, what the ... MORESteven Greenhut: Will Six Californias Be Better Than One?
Many feel unrepresented by the state legislature. When most people think of secession, they
think of the type of disturbing events unfolding
in the Ukraine. But efforts to break up political boundaries
could be coming to California, albeit in a laid-back and peaceful
manner, as Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim
Draper ... MOREAlaska Could Become Third State To Legalize Marijuana
by Jeff Perlah. Under a proposal that qualified Wednesday for a statewide ballot, Alaska voters this summer will get to determine whether the Last Frontier will become the third state to legalize the sale of marijuana and its recreational use. On Aug. 17, the marijuana initiative -- as well as a measure to increase the state's minimum wage by ... MOREPetition To Split California Into Six States Gets Green Light
More laboratories of liberty please. A venture capitalist who feels colossal California is too unwieldy to govern is proposing to split it into six separate states, and Secretary of State Debra Bowen has given him the green light to start collecting petition signatures. Tim Draper filed a ballot initiative in December stating that because of ... MORE
Legal Pot Coming Soon? A 50-State Marijuana Law Roundup
by John K. Ross. The march towards good sense and marijuana freedom continues apace. To give a glimpse of what’s in store for 2014, here’s a 50-state guide to legislation and ballot measures that are in the works thus far this year. By my count, 13 states may follow Colorado and Washington State’s lead and legalize recreational use—either at ... MOREPot Legalization Will Be On The Ballot This Year In Alaska
by Jonathan Kaminsky, Reuters. A measure that could make Alaska the third U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use after Colorado and Washington has enough valid signatures to be put before voters in August, state officials said on Tuesday. If voted into law, the Alaska initiative would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess up to an ounce (28 grams) of marijuana and grow up to six pot plants, and would pave the way for creation of a system to tax and regulate pot sales. ... MORECalifornia To Start Collecting Signatures To Legalize Pot
by Ashley Bailey. Supporters of legalizing marijuana in California have been given the
green light to start collecting signatures for a November ballot
measure. If passed, the Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act for California
would legalize recreational pot use for adults 21 and over. It would
also strengthen existing ... MOREMarijuana Legalization In Alaska Gets One Step Closer
by Hunter Stuart. Alaska just got one step closer to fully legalizing marijuana. But ultimately, like in Colorado and Washington, it will be voters who make the final call. Activists in Anchorage delivered a petition with over 45,000
signatures to Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Wednesday, organizers
confirmed to The Huffington Post ... MORE
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2014: Another Chance To Legalize Pot In California
Where to sign the petition in California. Possessing up to an ounce of marijuana in California is an
“infraction” punishable by a $100 fine. In other words, state law
treats pot smoking as a transgression akin to jaywalking or fishing
without a license. Yet growing and selling marijuana are felonies
that can send you to prison for years. ... MOREBiden Recruited To Hand Out Free Joints
by Radley Balko. The Denver Westword reports
that a pro-pot group fighting a new proposal to impose a 30 percent tax
on the drug -- which is now legal under Colorado law -- wants Joe
Biden's help. Earlier this month, a group opposed to Proposition AA, the measure to
establish tax rates on recreational marijuana sales in Colorado, staged a
rally at Civic ... MOREFive States That Could Legalize Marijuana Next
by Ed Krayewski. This week's
announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice that it would
not challenge states that had legalized marijuana provided it was
"tightly regulated" was taken as a welcome, if late, sign by
proponents of marijuana legalization, boosting efforts in other
states. There’s no state legislature in the ... MOREKatie Kieffer: Counting Your Blessings, Backwards
Ten, nine, eight … what do you appreciate? When life seems crazy or hopeless, count your blessings backwards—that is, find something to be thankful for in the midst of darkness. It is reverse psychology for adults. Think of the most onerous regulation or politician in your life and find one reason you are thankful for this trial. For example, ... MORE
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