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Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana

Abortion protection measures pass in many states

Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...

Abortion opponents unveil strategy to undermine state protections

Anti-abortion groups are plotting an aggressive postelection strategy to undo federal and state protections for abortion, including ballot measures passed in the past two years after the end of Roe ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

What a potential Harris administration could actually do to protect abortion access

A Harris administration would likely find it difficult to restore a national right to abortion. But it could take several other steps to protect access.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban

A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Amendments to protect abortion rights pass in 7 of 10 states

Many states across the nation had abortion rights referendums on the ballot for the 2024 election and the results reveal that while some red states easily passed these referendums, other states ...

Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality

Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand ...

Health - ABC News - November 13

'No one is protected:' Harris warns voters about national Trump abortion ban at Texas rally

Vice President Harris on Friday warned voters in swing states and blue states that they could see abortion bans like those in red states if former President Trump is elected in November. Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short

Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.

Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge

A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.

Business - Inc. - November 6

What to know about the Florida marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot

When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use.

Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration

Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.

How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.

FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana ballot measure

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines

As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time

The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...

Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago

The Women Who Protect Colombia’s Amazon Need Protection Themselves

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Inside the mission to protect endangered culture

Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Cape Buffalo Are Intensely Protective Herbivores

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics

We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Tua praised for protecting self, but Fins fall short

Tua Tagovailoa displayed a willingness to protect himself that his Dolphins teammates, coaches and fans hoped for in his return from a concussion.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?

Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'

During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Harris reacts to Trump comments about protecting women

Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on former President Donald Trump's comments about protecting women whether they "like it or not." This comes as both campaigns target younger voters. CBS ...

Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...

Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"

While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’

Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala Harris

Business - Financial Times - October 31

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Could election change protection US offers Europe?

US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?

Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.