Issue 2: What’s next for legalizing marijuana in Ohio
Buckeye voters made Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana.
Though voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in 2015, Ohioans backed Issue 2, with almost 56% of statewide voters approving the measure. Medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio since 2016.
Signal Cleveland’s will continue to cover Issue 2 – and how Ohio will implement it –through the lens of it affects greater Clevelanders. We’ll offer explainers that break down the process and answer basic questions. We’ll look at the economic, health and political implications.
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MORE ISSUE 2 COVERAGE AND RESOURCES
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Here’s what you should know about recreational marijuana in Ohio
Passing Issue 2 was the first step in a process. There are a lot of details to work out, and some lawmakers are planning to make changes to the new law.
Questions about recreational marijuana? We’ve got answers
Ohio voters passed Issue 2, but it’s not quite time to light up in celebration. Implementing the new law will be a process. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve heard, and we welcome more
When will you be able to buy recreational marijuana in Ohio?
Now that Issue 2 has passed, many Ohioans want to know the answer to this question: When will people be able to buy recreational marijuana in the state?
Cleveland election results: Issue 1 and Issue 2 pass in Ohio
Ohio voters easily passed two statewide ballot measures while Cleveland voters turned down a ballot initiative to give residents a more direct say over millions in city spending.
Ohio voters back Issue 2 allowing adults to carry and use recreational marijuanaÂ
Ohio voters on Tuesday made Ohio the 24th state – the 25th if the District of Columbia is included – to legalize recreational marijuana.Â
Live Election Day updates and results: Issue 1 and Issue 2 pass in Ohio
It’s Election Day and we will have complete coverage and election results for Issue 1 and Issue 2 as well as local races and issues. Polls are now closed as of 7:30 p.m. We expect ballots cast early to be tabulated within the first hour. We will have news and updates throughout the night so…
Issue 2 would allow Ohio adults to smoke marijuana, though questions about long-term health effects remain unanswered
Ohio voters will go to the polls to have their final say on Issue 2, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana. If voters back the proposal, Ohio would become the 25th state to do so.
How Issue 2 proposes to help small businesses in the marijuana industry
Many marijuana entrepreneurs are counting on Issue 2, which would legalize marijuana use for adults, being good for small businesses.
How Issue 2 would affect people currently facing marijuana charges
If Ohio voters legalize recreational marijuana, what happens to those currently facing marijuana possession charges? They would still face the charges.
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