With the news that North Dakota has already reached their signature threshold in less than two months, it’s becoming clear which states will vote this November on recreational marijuana initiatives. Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, and three more are aiming to join the list this November. Below is an overview of these three initiatives.
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Jun 17 2024
Top 10 Most Supported Marijuana Bills in US Congress
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, here’s a look at the marijuana-related bills in the US Congress that have garnered the most support. These legislative efforts span a range of issues from marijuana banking and veterans’ health care to housing and descheduling. All of these measures were filed since January 2023, and will …
Jun 17 2024
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rates: A State-by-State Analysis
Although a strong majority of people in the US now support legalizing marijuana, it remains a contentious issue, with supporters claiming it can decrease crime and critics worrying it might increase criminal activities. As more states adopt legalization, extensive data has become available, enabling a thorough analysis of its impact on crime rates nationwide and …
Jun 17 2024
A Breakdown of the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Up for Consideration this November
The November election is less than five months away, with proponents of marijuana law reform having a lot to pay attention to. Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states, with medical marijuana legal in 38. Both of those numbers may climb higher following this November’s election, with three states voting to legalize recreational marijuana, …
Jun 13 2024
57 Countries Have Legalized Medical Marijuana
57 countries have legalized the medical use of marijuana. As confirmed by a recent study published by the US National Institute of Health, 57 countries have legalized medical marijuana. Canada was the first country to do so in 2001, five years after California became the first U.S. state to legalize the medicine. The list below …
Jun 13 2024
The Four States Still on Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2024
After New Hampshire’s recreational marijuana law was narrowly defeated in the House, despite support from the governor and Senate, we explore the four states still on track to legalize recreational marijuana next. Both New Hampshire and Hawaii saw their legalization efforts narrowly miss success this year, with no further progress expected in the current year. …
Jun 13 2024
Get Free Joints and Pay to Participate in “Science of Smokeability” Study
A new study, titled the Science of Smokeability (SOS), is seeking those interesting in receiving free joints and pay in order to take part in a study designed to help improve the smoking experience of marijuana consumers. DaySavers, who describes themselves as “the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the …
Jun 11 2024
Report: Marijuana Testing Market Worth Nearly $2 Billion
The global cannabis testing market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $1.8 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach $4.0 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2029. This is according to a new report conducted by the research firm Markets and Markets. The comprehensive research …
Jun 09 2024
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 …
Jun 09 2024
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 …