Marijuana issue on November ballot, up next for 3CDC, today’s top stories

Hello! I’m Haley BeMiller, a reporter for The Enquirer’s statehouse bureau in Columbus.

Ohio voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. We’ve had a medical cannabis program in place since 2016, but business leaders in the industry want to expand the market.

The ballot issue is a proposed law, or initiated statute, instead of a constitutional amendment. And there’s a lot there. The measure sets rules for buying, selling, growing and taxing adult-use cannabis. It lays out what marijuana users can and can’t do, and when local governments can keep dispensaries out of their communities.

In today’s story, we fielded questions from readers and broke down everything we can expect down the road. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on this issue in the coming weeks. For now, here’s what you need to know.

What else you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 12

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Before you go: Kiddos of the day 📸

Covington Oktoberfest opened on Friday Sept. 8 and runs through Sunday Sept. 10, 2023. The event takes place in Goebel Park and runs down 6th St. through Mainstrasse Village. 4 years ago Mila and Nolan Novak were the youngest guests at Oktoberfest Covington and they are still coming every year.

As a bit of an Oktoberfest Zinzinnati trial run, Covington Oktoberfest took place Sept. 8-10. The event was in Goebel Park and ran down Sixth Street through Mainstrasse Village. Check out the full gallery of our favorite party people here.

The city never sleeps, though, as the big one opens this Thursday, Sept. 14, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 17. Prost!

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