Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

Associated Press

A costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage. The amendment was one of several high-profile measures being considered in states, including 10 with measures on abortion and reproductive rights. Marijuana legalization also failed in North Dakota and was trailing in South Dakota. Several states passed amendments barring noncitizens from voting — something already banned by federal law. California passed a measure strengthening penalties for certain crimes. Among the proposals defeated were school choice measures in Kentucky and Nebraska, a redistricting measure in Ohio and the elimination of most property taxes in North Dakota.