/news/tags/issue-2 Issue 2 en-US Copyright Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-05-29/recreational-marijuana-is-coming-soon-heres-what-to-expect-at-ohio-dispensaries Cultivators anticipate an influx of customers when adult-use marijuana hits Ohio dispensaries, but they say they don't expect inflated prices or shortages in inventories. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-05-29/recreational-marijuana-is-coming-soon-heres-what-to-expect-at-ohio-dispensaries Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /government-politics/2023-12-04/experts-discuss-what-recreational-marijuana-will-mean-for-ohio-at-akron-roundtable Ohio voters passed Issue 2, which legalizes adult use recreational marijuana, in November. The law goes in effect this Thursday. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:11:43 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-04/experts-discuss-what-recreational-marijuana-will-mean-for-ohio-at-akron-roundtable Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-11-17/recreational-marijuana-could-be-financial-boon-for-ohio-industry-lawyer-says Stephen Lenn, the managing partner of the Phoenix/Scottsdale office of Brennan Manna and Diamond, says recreational marijuana could greatly benefit the state's economy. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:55:10 GMT /economy/2023-11-17/recreational-marijuana-could-be-financial-boon-for-ohio-industry-lawyer-says Abigail Bottar /health/2023-10-23/who-can-grow-and-sell-recreational-marijuana-if-issue-2-passes Ohio's Issue 2 could legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:17:05 GMT /health/2023-10-23/who-can-grow-and-sell-recreational-marijuana-if-issue-2-passes Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /government-politics/2023-10-19/what-is-ohio-issue-2-on-marijuana-legalization Ohio voters will vote on a measure to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use in the November General Election. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:00:43 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-19/what-is-ohio-issue-2-on-marijuana-legalization Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /news/government-politics/2018-01-14/ohio-democratic-lawmaker-pushes-to-cap-drug-prices A state lawmaker is introducing a bill that would require drug companies to slash their prices. The legislation is similar to the measure voters… Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:32:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-01-14/ohio-democratic-lawmaker-pushes-to-cap-drug-prices Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2017-11-13/republican-and-democratic-candidates-come-together-on-campaign-finance-reform The opponents of Issue 2, the Drug Price Relief Act, recently outspent backers of that proposal by a four-to-one margin. And most of the money in the… Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:06:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-11-13/republican-and-democratic-candidates-come-together-on-campaign-finance-reform Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2017-11-11/big-money-issues-prompt-lawmaker-to-propose-changes-to-how-citizens-groups-bring-issues-to-voters There have only been three laws that citizens or groups have convinced Ohio voters to approve on election day – Issue 2 would have been the fourth if it… Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:38:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-11-11/big-money-issues-prompt-lawmaker-to-propose-changes-to-how-citizens-groups-bring-issues-to-voters Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/issue-2-supporter-says-campaign-raises-concern-for-future Issue 2 was the most expensive ballot campaign in Ohio history, and it went down big with nearly 80% of voters against it. And while supporters will take… Wed, 08 Nov 2017 22:06:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/issue-2-supporter-says-campaign-raises-concern-for-future Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/morning-headlines-regional-election-results-summary-akron-library-cancels-matt-taibbi For detailed coverage of election results, click here.Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, November 8th:Cleveland keeps Jackson, while… Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:58:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/morning-headlines-regional-election-results-summary-akron-library-cancels-matt-taibbi Amanda Rabinowitz