SQ788 Makes Oklahoma the Newest Green State
Following closely on the heels of other states, Oklahoma became the 30th state to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana on June 26, 2018. The state questions was introduced on the Oklahoma primary ballot after a years-long battle between proponents of the plant and the state’s government. Like the many before it, Oklahoma joined the quickly-growing list of states where those who suffer from a wide range of debilitating ailments can finally, hopefully, find some relief without the often-dangerous side-effects being constantly force-fed by big pharmaceutical conglomerates. Pushback from the Governor It’s no secret that Mary Fallin, commonly referred to by her constituents as “Mary Failin’,” is adamantly opposed to the idea of legalization. It’s also no secret why. You see, it just so happens that good ol’ Mary is in the back pocket of the for-profit prison industry. Between 2016 and December 2017, Fallin received contributions totaling upwards of $77,000 from correction...