Weeks earlier than Maryland voters will head to the polls and resolve whether or not to legalize leisure hashish, a brand new survey means that the measure is poised to go.
The Washington Submit-College of Maryland ballot discovered that 73% of voters within the state favor the legalization of hashish for adults aged 21 and older, whereas solely 23% mentioned they had been opposed. 4 % of voters mentioned they’d no opinion.
The findings bode properly for supporters of Query 4, which might legalize adult-use marijuana in Maryland starting July 1, 2023, and set up a regulated hashish market within the state.
Maryland is one among a number of states the place voters will resolve on leisure pot measures this November. (Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota are the others.)
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The Washington Submit-College of Maryland ballot, launched on Wednesday, suggests Maryland is extremely prone to be a part of the 19 different states which have legalized leisure pot use for adults.
“The factor that stood out to me is the excessive degree of assist and the variety of assist. Whether or not you look throughout occasion, area, virtually each attribute, you see majorities supporting this,” mentioned Michael Hanmer, the director of the College of Maryland’s Middle for Democracy and Civic Engagement, as quoted by The Washington Submit. “That’s been the pattern throughout the nation. Folks have actually shifted their views throughout time on this concern, all pointing within the path of being extra supportive.”
The Washington Submit famous that the ballot confirmed the measure to be “particularly in style amongst younger voters, with 87 % of voters underneath 40 favoring legalization.”
“By far these most obsessed with legalization are younger voters. Nearly 9 in 10 voters underneath age 40 mentioned they assist legalizing hashish, in contrast with roughly 7 in 10 of these ages 40 to 64 and simply over half of these 65 and older,” the Submit reported.
Furthermore, the survey discovered that “77 % of Black voters and 70 % of White voters favor the proposal,” which additionally boasts “robust assist from broad majorities of independents (81 %) and registered Democrats (78 %), together with a slender majority of registered Republicans (53 %).”
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Lawmakers in Maryland handed laws earlier this yr to set a poll referendum for marijuana legalization.
Query 4 is closely backed by the hashish big Trulieve, which has a number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland.
The chairman of the “Sure on 4” marketing campaign is Eugene Monroe, a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a marijuana advocate.
“Legalizing hashish would stimulate Maryland’s financial system and create tens of 1000’s of good-paying jobs, whereas permitting Maryland residents to learn from important investments in schooling, public well being, and public security funded by hashish taxes,” Monroe mentioned final month, because the Query 4 marketing campaign formally kicked off.
The “Sure on 4” marketing campaign is bullish on what leisure marijuana might imply for Maryland’s financial system.
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“Marijuana legalization is projected to offer the state with over $135 million in tax income. That determine doesn’t embody metropolis and county income or the financial savings from the tens of millions of {dollars} Maryland spends every year imposing marijuana possession legal guidelines. Passing Maryland Query 4 would empower native legislation enforcement to focus its restricted assets on combating violent crimes. Of the ten counties in america with the best charges of marijuana possession arrests, Maryland is dwelling to 3 of them,” the marketing campaign says on its web site.
This week’s Washington Submit-College of Maryland shouldn’t be the primary survey to recommend that Maryland voters are prepared to finish prohibition on pot.
A Goucher Faculty ballot launched in March discovered that 62% of Maryland voters assist legalizing hashish for leisure use, in contrast with solely 34% who mentioned they had been opposed.
That ballot additionally discovered bipartisan assist, with 65% of Democrats and independents, and 54% of Republicans, all saying they backed legalization.
Ensure that your prospective college offers globally recognized credentials if you plan to further your education or practice internationally.
Consider Your Future Goals
Considering your goals when choosing an online college helps you select a program that fits your current needs and prepares you for long-term success.
If you intend to work right after graduation, choose a program that aligns with your desired career path. Look for concentrations or specialized tracks that can provide in-depth knowledge in your field.
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However, if you plan to pursue further education such as a master’s or doctoral degree, ensure that credits from your online college are transferable to other schools. Also ensure that the college’s credentials are globally recognized, if you intend to work or study abroad.
Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options
Online colleges in Maryland (particularly private institutions), can be quite expensive, compared to other online schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average undergraduate tuition and required fees for four-year public schools is $9,750 per year; meanwhile, enrollees in four-year private colleges may pay north of $38,000 per year.
If private university tuition is out of your budget, consider enrolling in a state-owned online school such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, which only requires about $8,000 in annual tuition and fees.
Aside from seeking affordable online programs, here are other ways to fund your college education:
Complete the FAFSA®
Apply for institutional scholarships
Take a private student loan
Enroll in a work-study program
Ask your employer about a tuition reimbursement program
BALTIMORE – With a little more than two months until election day, the majority of Marylanders surveyed in the new Gonzales Poll would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for president.
A total of 820 registered voters in Maryland who indicated they are likely to vote in the 2024 general election were queried for the poll by live telephone interviews, utilizing both landline and cellphone numbers between August 24 and August 30.
A cross-section of interviews was conducted throughout the state, reflecting Maryland’s general election voting patterns, the pollster said.
The Gonzales Poll stated that “the margin of error, per accepted statistical standards, is a range of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points and if the entire population was surveyed, there is a 95% probability that the true numbers would fall within this range.”
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Presidential survey
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders surveyed said they would vote for Harris over Trump for president.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders say they would vote for Kamala Harris over Trump for president.
Gonzales Poll
The poll says 84% of Democrats support the Harris/Tim Walz ticket and 80% of Republicans support the Trump/JD Vance ticket. Also, 83% of Black voters polled would vote for Harris/Walz.
Among the independents, 38% favor Harris/Walz and 36% prefer Trump/Vance, according to the poll.
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Gov. Moore’s approval gets a bump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who led the state’s response to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March, has the approval of 64% of Marylanders surveyed. Moore has a 35% “mostly soft approval” among Republicans who were surveyed (7% strongly approve, 28% somewhat approve),” the poll shows.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzales Poll in the winter.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzalez poll in the winter.
Gonzales Poll
Last month, the governor spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Harris, who was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.
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He framed Harris’ candidacy as “the story of a prosecutor who defended our freedoms and had Maryland’s back when we needed it most. And now MVP: We’ve got yours.”
President Biden’s approval
The Gonzales Poll shows that 53% of Maryland voters surveyed approve of the job President Joe Biden is doing, while 45% disapprove. Seventy-six percent of the Democrats believe Biden is doing a good job in office, and 84% of Republicans disagree.
Gonzales Poll
State transportation and juvenile reform
According to the poll, 95% of Marylanders think it is “important for the State to invest in improving its transportation infrastructure.”
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And, when it comes to juvenile crime, voters were asked, “What type of laws, in your opinion, ultimately better help our children under 18 who commit crimes – Laws that are strict, which include things such as juvenile detention and boot camps. This hold individuals responsible and accountable for their behavior; or Laws that are lenient, which include social programs and counseling. This recognizes that society is responsible for much of this behavior?”
The poll showed that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which hold juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
Gonzales Poll
The poll shows that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which holds juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
“A majority of nearly every demographic group backs strict laws to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and to best assist our juvenile offenders ultimately realize at least a chance at a successful, happy life,” the poll said.
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Is the country going in the right direction?
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
According to the poll, 93% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the right direction are voting for Harris/Walz, and 70% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the wrong direction are voting for Trump/Vance.
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Gonzales Poll
In the previous poll, 41% of voters said the country was headed in the right direction.
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“The mood of voters in Maryland vis-à-vis how they perceive things overall going in the country is a tad less grumpy than it was in winter,” the Gonzales Poll said.
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Proud Montgomery County, MD resident Gavriella Kaufmann (Potomac) won her episode of FOX’s game show “Name that Tune”, which aired last week.
Kaufmann, who was born and raised in Potomac and graduated from Churchill High School in 2015, stated in an interview with FOX 5, that she has always been into music and referred to herself as a music and game show savant. When she saw an ad on LinkedIn about being on season 4 of the game show, she immediately knew she had to do it.
“I’ve loved game shows for as long as I can remember, and music has always been a huge part of my life. Being on Name That Tune was the perfect combination of both passions—it was like a dream come true.” Kaufmann told us.
The episode had a happy ending, with Kaufmann winning a whopping $85,000! She added, “When I was on Name That Tune, I was so focused on doing my best and naming as many songs as possible that I completely lost track of the score. It wasn’t until Jane, the host, told me my total. I was in complete shock, but it was such an incredible moment!”
