Jun 04 2024
Currently, two states are guaranteed to be voting on marijuana legalization initiatives this November, with a few others vying to join that list. At the time of publication, Florida and South Dakota are the two states with marijuana legalization initiatives definitely being voted on this November. However, Arkansas and North Dakota also have legalization initiatives …
Jun 03 2024
As the November elections approach, the potential for a significant shift in marijuana policy looms large. If the Democrats gain control of the US House of Representatives and retain the Senate and presidency, several key federal marijuana bills are poised to make substantial progress and potentially be enacted into law. Here are five bills that …
Jun 03 2024
Last month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, along with 17 cosponsors, filed federal legislation to deschedule and legalize marijuana in the United States Senate. Over a month later, no new sponsors have joined the list. There are currently 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, with a few more expected to join by the end …
Jun 01 2024
There’s currently 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana. That number could jump to above 30 in the near future. As we approach mid-2024, it’s becoming increasingly clear which states are on the verge of legalizing recreational marijuana this year or next, and which are still some distance away. Below, we outline the 10 states …
May 30 2024
The DEA is moving marijuana to Schedule III, officially proposing the change on May 21. Here’s a breakdown of the 15 most significant changes this will bring, and the top 15 changes it won’t bring. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has taken a significant step by proposing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a …
May 28 2024
There are 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, but several are vying to become the 25th. Although proponents of marijuana legalization are actively trying to change state law in nearly all of the 26 states without legal marijuana, a handful of efforts have a real possibility of succeeding this year. In particular, there are …
May 26 2024
In the United States, there are hundreds of marijuana strains sold in the legal marijuana market, including over 600 in Massachusetts alone. That said, some strains are far more popular and prominent than others. Currently, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, and 38 states have legalized medical marijuana. Most of these states have thriving legal …
May 25 2024
This November, voters across the United States will have the opportunity to shape the future of marijuana policy in their respective states. With five key initiatives set to appear on the November ballot, the upcoming election could significantly impact the landscape of both medical and recreational marijuana. Currently 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana and …
May 23 2024
There are 107 members of the United States Congress who have sponsored one of two bills to deschedule marijuana. Here’s a look at the five states with the most lawmakers supporting this move. Earlier this month a coalition of 18 US Senators introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). The measure would fully deschedule …
May 22 2024
There are currently over 15 active marijuana-related bills in the United States Congress, but only a few of these have a legitimate chance of being enacted into law this year. Currently, Democrats have narrow control of the US Senate, while Republicans narrowly control the House of Representatives. If Democrats retain the Senate this November while …
