In 2025, at least four states are poised to join the ranks of those that have legalized recreational marijuana. Three states — North Dakota, South Dakota, and Florida — have marijuana legalization initiatives on this November’s ballot, potentially increasing the number of legal states to 27. Additionally, several states came close to legalizing this year …
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Jul 06 2024
The 10 States Next in Line to Legalize Marijuana
With marijuana legalization continuing to gain traction across the United States, several states are positioning themselves to join the ranks of those that have already embraced this shift. This year, three states have marijuana legalization initiatives on the November ballot, while others are gearing up for potential legalization in 2025. Here’s a look at the …
Jul 05 2024
Florida Poll: 64% of Likely Voters Support Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana, Third Poll to Find Support Above 60%
According to newly released polling, a strong majority of likely Florida voters support Amendment 3 which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The poll, first reported by Florida Politics, found that 64% of Florida likely voters support Amendment 3. Given Amendment 3 is a constitutional amendment, it requires 60% support to be …
Jul 04 2024
This July Fourth, I’m in My 26th Year Behind Bars for Marijuana
By Edwin Rubis, Truthout , republished with special permission When the clock strikes 10:00 pm, I’ll be sitting in the darkness gazing out a grimy, metal barred window. Miles away, the starlit sky will explode with cheerful colors. Two seconds after each rocket reaches its apex point, the blast will resonate through the walls. The city …
Jul 04 2024
Of the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives on the November Ballot, Polls Show Four Likely to Pass
This November, voters in five states—North Dakota, South Dakota, Florida, Arkansas, and Nebraska—will decide on various marijuana initiatives. Polls indicate that four out of these five measures are likely to pass. According to recent polling, all but North Dakota have enough support for their marijuana initiatives to be passed into law. This, of course, doesn’t …
Jul 04 2024
3 States Will Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana this November
Voters in three states will have the opportunity this November to legalize recreational marijuana. In Florida, voters will consider Amendment 3, the first of the three initiatives to be officially placed on the ballot. The initiative, proposed by Smart & Safe Florida, would legalize the possession, use, and licensed distribution of marijuana for those 21 …
Jul 02 2024
Three States to Launch Licensed Recreational Marijuana Sales Within the Next Six Months
Among the 23 states that have legalized recreational marijuana sales, three states do not yet have operating retail outlets. That’s set to change for all three within the next six months. Minnesota, Delaware, and Ohio have all legalized marijuana within the past 15 months, bringing the total number of legal marijuana states to 24 (with …
Jun 30 2024
Where the Top 5 Democratic Candidates to Replace President Biden Stand on Marijuana Law Reform
After what many consider a poor debate performance, several Democratic leaders and former supporters are calling on President Biden to step aside. Although this remains a long shot, this article will break down where the top candidates to replace him stand on marijuana law reform. If President Biden were to decide to step aside and …
Jun 30 2024
With Four Months to Election Day, Here Are the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Considered
The November 5 presidential election is just over four months away, and it promises to be a significant day for marijuana law reform. In the US, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, with 24 allowing for the recreational possession and use of marijuana. Several statewide initiatives being voted on this November aim to increase these …
Jun 29 2024
The 5 States With the Lowest Average Cost of Marijuana Concentrates
Among the 23 states that allow licensed recreational marijuana sales, most also permit the distribution of marijuana concentrates. In this article, we’ll examine the five states with the lowest average cost of concentrates. Since Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize marijuana in 2012, there have been 22 states that have followed suit. …