Marijuana legalization in the United States began as a patient-rights movement, grew into a state-by-state challenge to federal prohibition, and eventually became one of the most successful policy reform efforts of the past three decades. In 1996, California became the first state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. Today, medical cannabis is legal in …
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Cannabis Law Reform Is a Civil Rights Issue
By NORML In recent decades, there has been immense progress toward making cannabis available for both medicinal and recreational use. Generally speaking, Democrats in Congress are much more supportive of cannabis law reform than Republicans. However, even Democrat proponents seldom highlight the longstanding racial disparities that exist in the enforcement of cannabis prohibition. One of the …
Science is Winning the War on Drugs. What Does it Mean?
By Anthony Deininger, Law Student Well, what does that mean to you? Because there is little left that anyone can say. Just a whole lot left for us to heal from. As I sit here writing to you, I cannot help but think of the only truly pure soul that I have ever met. She is …
Recreational Cannabis Laws Across the United States
Recreational cannabis is now legal in nearly half the country, but the rules vary significantly from state to state. Some states allow adults to grow marijuana at home, while others prohibit personal cultivation entirely. Some states allow adults to possess more cannabis at home than in public. Others have different limits for flower, concentrates and …
Cannabis in the 2026 Election
The 2026 election is shaping up to be a notable test for marijuana policy, with voters set to decide or potentially decide questions involving medical marijuana access, adult-use repeal, ballot access and local cannabis taxes. Unlike past election cycles dominated by broad adult-use legalization campaigns, many of the top marijuana fights this year are more …
U.S. Congress: All 22 Cannabis Bills Filed So Far in the 2025–2026 Session
As the 2025–2026 congressional session continues, lawmakers have now filed 22 cannabis-related bills and resolutions, not counting cannabis amendments to broader legislation. The proposals range from marijuana banking access, federal descheduling and veterans protections to hemp regulation, housing policy, university research and marijuana-focused agricultural education. Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068) The …
Crucial Questions Cannabis Operators Should Ask Hardware Suppliers
A vape product can attract immediate attention, yet hardware problems may quietly undermine customer confidence. When cartridges leak or devices fail unexpectedly, brand credibility faces unnecessary pressure at retail. That reality makes supplier evaluation far more important than attractive specifications on product sheets. Fortunately, the right hardware partner can help prevent setbacks before they affect …
UK Medical Cannabis Imports and Product Availability Double, Market Could Near £400 Million in 2026, Finds Report
The United Kingdom’s medical cannabis market is expanding rapidly, with imports and product availability more than doubling in a single year and patient numbers expected to surpass 140,000 by the end of 2026, according to a new report from Prohibition Partners. The UK Medical Cannabis Market Update 2026 projects that the market could be worth …
Michigan, Montana and New Mexico Lead Nation in Per Capita Marijuana Sales in May
Legal marijuana sales reached nearly $2.5 billion nationwide in May, but the states generating the most overall revenue were not always the states with the highest sales when adjusted for population. Using May sales data compiled by The Marijuana Herald and the latest available U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates, Michigan had the highest per …
50 of the Most Popular Ways to Consume Marijuana
As marijuana legalization continues to expand and the legal market becomes more mature, consumers have access to a wider range of products than ever before. While smoking flower remains one of the most recognizable methods of use, many consumers now prefer products that are more discreet, precisely dosed or easier to fit into daily routines. …
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