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Idaho Medical Cannabis Ballot Falls Short | Boise News
Idaho voters won’t get a say on medical cannabis this November after the initiative failed to gather enough valid signatures—falling short of the 70,000 needed across 18 legislative districts. Pushed by the Natural Medicine Alliance, the proposal aimed to give patients with serious illnesses like cancer and epilepsy access to cannabis as a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Despite lawmakers’ staunch opposition—citing cost, safety, and even unfounded cartel fears—the movement remains alive, as Idaho’s strict marijuana laws and upcoming possession fines show the battle is far from…
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