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 …
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Jun 01 2024
24 States and Counting: The Next 10 States Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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
Marijuana’s Move to Schedule III: 15 Changes and 15 Constants
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
The 4 States That Could Become the 25th to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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
The Top 5 Most Popular Legal Marijuana Strains In the United States
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
The 5 Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Voted on This November
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
Top 5 States with Most Lawmakers Supporting Federal Bills to Deschedule Marijuana
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
The 3 Federal Marijuana Bills Most Likely to Be Passed by US Congress Within the Next 6 Months
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 …
May 21 2024
The 5 States with the Most Progressive Marijuana Policies
As of May 2024, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, with some implementing policies that are significantly more progressive than others. Among these states, the majority —15 out of 24— have established a one-ounce limit for dried marijuana, and a marijuana cultivation limit of three to six plants. However, several states have set notably higher …
May 20 2024
These 5 States Are Set to Legalize Medical Marijuana Within the Next 12 Months
There are still 12 states that have not legalized medical marijuana, but that number could shrink substantially within the next year. Recent nationwide polling shows that 88% of adults in the United States support legalizing medical marijuana, including a majority of all political and ideological affiliations. Despite such widespread support, and despite 38 states having …