Marijuana legalization faces tough odds in red states despite Ohio win

The success of a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana in red-leaning Ohio, the 24th state to do so, illustrates the rapidly changing politics of pot as the battle to overhaul drug laws moves to conservative states and concerns grow about the public health implications. Once the law takes effect next month, more than half of the American population will live in a state where marijuana is legal for recreational use, marking a milestone as the nation undergoes a drastic shift in its app

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