In December of 2019, Michigan became the tenth state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use cannabis.
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Senate Candidates In Three States Pressed On Marijuana Issues At Debates
Marijuana was on the minds of the moderators of three separate U.S. Senate election debates in one day.
City Council Majority Backs Allowing Public Marijuana Use In Wisconsin State Capital
Local lawmakers in Madison, Wisconsin are proposing an expanded marijuana decriminalization ordinance that would allow adults to possess and consume cannabis in private and public settings, with certain restrictions.
Top New Mexico Lawmaker Is Hopeful State Can Legalize Marijuana In 2021 Session
A top New Mexico lawmaker said on Wednesday that the legislature will again attempt to advance marijuana legalization next session—and while the state is far from the first out of the gate in ending prohibition, it will have the benefit of drawing lessons from other jurisdictions that have already enacted the policy change.
Retail marijuana sales begin in Maine
Nearly four years after Maine voted to legalize cannabis for all adults, opening day has arrived. Retail marijuana sales begin on the morning of Oct. 9.
Asset sales, market growth might boost cannabis multistate operator finances
Publicly traded multistate marijuana operators appear to be in better financial health than they were at the beginning of the year, but many have shed operations in potentially lucrative markets to bolster their balance sheets.
Arizona’s Largest Newspaper Endorses Marijuana Legalization Bid
Arizona’s largest newspaper endorsed the ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state on Sunday, writing that “the moment has come to correct the mistake” of prohibition made decades ago.
Vermont becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana market
The adult-use marijuana club of the United States just grew to 11 with the addition of Vermont on Wednesday.
Illinois Governor To Pardon More People For Marijuana In The ‘Coming Months’
The day before Illinois’s legal marijuana sales began earlier this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) pardoned thousands of people who had previously been convicted of cannabis possession.
Even with state’s small population, adult-use marijuana sales could boom in Montana
A recreational cannabis market in Montana could generate sales of more than $200 million in its first year of operation in 2022, according to a new study from the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
New Jersey Governor Promotes Marijuana Legalization Referendum In New Ad
In case he hasn’t made it abundantly clear already, the governor of New Jersey wants residents to vote in favor of a referendum to legalize marijuana this November.
Carlos Santana Launches Cannabis Brand
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana announced on Tuesday that he is launching a brand of premium cannabis products designed to enhance healing and spiritual well-being. Known as Mirayo by Santana, the new brand is a collaboration between the iconic musician and Left Coast Ventures of California.
Mark Zuckerberg Supports Drug Decriminalization With Half-Million Dollar Oregon Campaign Donation
A campaign working to pass a ballot measure to decriminalize all drugs in Oregon just got a significant financial boost from a foundation run by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife.
Illinois Continues Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales Streak, New State Data For September Shows
For the fifth month in a row, Illinois is again reporting record-breaking marijuana sales, the state Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced on Monday.
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills To Ban Searches Based On Marijuana Odor
Lawmakers in Virginia have passed two bills that prohibit law enforcement officers from conducting warrantless searches based solely on the odor of marijuana.