Public Policy Questions

Voters in 6 Districts Speak in Favor of Legalization

Dec 7, 2012 | Archives

Official results are now in for public policy question that were featured on the ballot in six Massachusetts congIressional and Senate districts. In every case, the questions were endorsed by a majority of voters. In three districts the question was “Should...

Marijuana Tax and Regulate Questions Aim at Massachusetts Ballot

Jun 5, 2012 | Archives

A drive to put non-binding public policy questions on the ballot in select Massachusetts electoral districts this November has cleared its first hurdle. Late last month, the Drug Policy Forum of Massachusetts announced that it had handed the requisite signatures to...

Western Mass. Legislators File Marijuana Reform Bills

Feb 3, 2011 | Archives

In the November election, voters in a number of Massachusetts districts sent a message that they’re ready to see dramatic changes in the commonwealth’s marijuana laws. In nine legislative districts around the state (including the 1st Franklin and 3rd...

Medical Marijuana Initiatives

Oct 15, 2008 | Archives, Elections

On the Ballot November 4th, 2008 Voters in 15 towns to decide Medical Marijuana Public Policy Questions Boston — Drug Policy Forum of Massachusetts announces that, for the 5th consecutive election cycle, Massachusetts citizens will vote on marijuana reform Public...