Jul 04 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. …
Jun 28 2024
The legal cannabis market is valued at over $40 billion and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, according to a new report. The Technavio report shows that the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.85% between 2024 and 2028. “The market’s growth rate hinges on …
Jun 28 2024
Among the states that have legalized recreational marijuana, there was over $1.8 billion in marijuana and marijuana products sold in May. There are 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Among these states, Minnesota, Ohio, and Delaware do not yet have marijuana stores open as they legalized too …
Jun 28 2024
Recently, we examined the five states with the lowest average cost of legal marijuana. In this article, we’ll explore the most expensive states. There are 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed marijuana retail outlets. Average prices vary greatly from state to state, ranging from a little under $4 …
