Category: Miscellaneous

These 3 States Are Vying to Become the 26th Legal Marijuana State

New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. Meanwhile, three other states are competing to become the 26th, raising the possibility that we could end the year with 28 states having legalized recreational marijuana. Many state legislatures have already adjourned for the year, with …

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The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US

In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These states generally feature flourishing legal markets …

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These 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Initiatives in Just 5 Months

The November 2024 presidential election is just five months away. Here’s a look at the state’s that will be voting on marijuana legalization initiatives. New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. This November, several states will be vying to tip the scale and …

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These 8 States Are Set to Legalize Marijuana Within the Next 18 Months

Between now and the November 2025 election, multiple states are set to join the 24 that have legalized recreational marijuana. Recently, we published an article on the three states set to legalize marijuana within the next three months. In this article, we’ll broaden the scope and examine the states expected to legalize marijuana within the …

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A Look at Marijuana Initiatives on the November Ballot: Two States Confirmed, Three More in the Running

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 …

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5 Federal Marijuana Bills Poised for Passage if Democrats Win Congress and White House

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 …

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24 States Have Legalized Marijuana, But Only 10 of These Have Senators Supporting Federal Reform

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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