Ohio Voters Take a Stand: Legalizing Cannabis and Protecting Abortion Rights

Ohio voters have approved Issue 2, a measure to legalize adult recreational marijuana use, making Ohio the 24th state in the US to do so. The new law allows adults over 21 to purchase and possess up to 2.5oz (70g) of cannabis and grow up to six marijuana plants at home. A 10% tax on sales will be imposed, with the revenue going towards addiction services, communities with cannabis facilities, and social equity and jobs programs. However, the law can be easily adjusted or repealed by state lawmakers, and some Republicans are already calling for changes. Ohio also voted in favor of amending the state's constitution to protect abortion rights.