Earlier this month, the House of Representatives was poised to vote on the MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act) – a very dangerous bill that would have fully legalized marijuana in federal law. When we informed you of this bill, many of you responded and Congress heard the outcry from thousands of concerned
Dear Friends: Last week, the Legislative Session continued with multiple committee hearing and events. Much is happening—some good, some bad, and some ugly. The GOOD – Pro Life Legislation Introduced Although Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has not yet placed abortion legislation on the Session agenda, Representative Rod Montoya (R-San Juan) has introduced pro-life legislation aimed
LEGISLATIVE RECAP: On Tuesday, the 2020 Legislative Session kicked off with the State of the State Address by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The Governor laid out her plan for the session with a focus on education, public safety, and economic development. Among her listed priorities was the legalization of recreational marijuana which she referred to
Big Marijuana has already taken over Colorado and other states, and now the pot lobby has descended on D.C. in full force. Their goal is to take that first step toward the federal legalization of marijuana. That first step is the so-called SAFE Banking Act. Innocuous as it sounds, the SAFE Banking Act would financially
With the drug wars of decades past fresh in our memories and the opioid crisis in full force throughout the United States, it’s incredible to think that policymakers are welcoming the legalization of one of the most addictive and commonly used drugs in the country –marijuana. Kansas Family Voice’s national headquarters is in Colorado. We’ve
Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota® is opposed to recreational marijuana on multiple grounds, but they all find their nexus in the health and welfare of North Dakota families. The family is the foundation for our communities, society, and state. Fundamentally, legalized recreational marijuana will not help our state’s families thrive, but frankly, do just
Late last month, the Pelosi-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595) by a 2-to-1 margin. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Innocuous as it sounds, the SAFE Banking Act would financially legitimize the marijuana industry without regard for the proven public health risks of marijuana use – through vaping in particular.
Late last month, the Pelosi-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595) by a 2-to-1 margin. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Specifically, it will be sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs – the committee on which our Senator Kevin Cramer sits. Innocuous
Dear Friends: In case you missed it, our core issues at Kansas Family Voice of New Mexico have been in the news locally and nationally. Life – Planned Parenthood to lose $60 million under President Trumps “Protect Life Rule” Following a ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that the Trump Administration’s “Protect
What is the identity of North Dakota? I would guess that most of us would say that North Dakota is a conservative state that values: Sanctity of marriage, Importance of religion and prayer in everyday life, Self-reliance, hard-work and strong personal character, Personal responsibility, Teaching children to respect their elders, Cherishing and protecting life in
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