Ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelics in Alaska cleared for signature-gathering

Ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelics in Alaska cleared for signature-gathering

Voters at Anchorage City Hall wait in line to cast their ballots on Nov. 4, 2024, the day before Election Day. Alaska voters will be able to weigh in on an initative decriminalizing certain psychadelics, if the measure's sponsors gather enough petition signatures. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)A group seeking to decriminalize Alaskans’ use of certain medicinal mushrooms and other psychedelics can start collecting signatures to try to put …