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Wyoming Advocates Hopeful About Pot Initiatives Despite Odds
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially with growing support from conservatives in the deep-red state.
Even so, they face daunting odds because of the difficulty of getting such initiatives on the ballot and failing to do so four years ago.
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Wyoming is among a dwindling number of states that haven’t approved marijuana in some form. Thirty-six states now allow medical marijuana, and 17 have approved recreational marijuana.
Organizers have submitted ballot initiative proposals to decriminalize marijuana and legalize medical marijuana. Voters haven’t approved a ballot initiative since 1992.
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