Michigan Considers Medical Marijuana; Ohio, Casinos
 Friday, October 3rd, 2008  by Connie T.

There are some interesting Proposals making their way across the nation this November. We've mentioned Prop 2, which is on the ballot for California and would protect animals from harm while also making the food supply safer for everyone. But it's not just the Golden State: there are big issues on the books for the Midwest, too.

In Michigan, voters will have an opportunity to vote on whether or not seriously ill people should be legally allowed the relief of medicinal marijuana. The issue is Prop 1, and would allow Michigan residents to grow and possess small amounts of cannabis for medical purposes with or without a doctor's approval. There are many positive results for sick people in the plant, including relief from nausea and the ability to regain their hunger, relief from pain, insomnia, and other symptoms of various diseases including cancer.

On November 4th, voters in Ohio get to choose whether or not casino gambling is allowed within state lines. Currently, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania - all states bordering Ohio - there are commercial casinos. Instead of sending all of our gambling money out of state, Ohio voters have the choice to vote on Issue 6, which would permit a casino near Wilmington, Ohio and distribute taxes from it to all counties in the state.

Another important issue in Ohio for November is Issue 5, which would change the state's check cash lending fees, interest rates, and practices to curb overcharging on payday loans. We like this idea but would also like to see it implemented for commercial banks as well.

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