Another year, another green wave! To commemorate the legislative achievements made in this cannabis industry this year, we’ve decided to recap and highlight some of the biggest bills of 2022. Three More States Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis Following the November 2022 Midterm Election, three more states passed adult-use cannabis laws: Read More: Maps: Is Cannabis Legal […]
What to Expect for Cannabis Reform in 2023
Several states are expected to introduce new cannabis legislation in the upcoming year. Additionally, a few states that passed recreational cannabis in 2022 are set to launch their adult-use markets in the coming months. But that’s not all that’s on the horizon for 2023… Banking Reform The SAFE Banking Act has been brewing in congress […]
Historical Timeline of Cannabis Legalization Efforts
With the MORE and SAFE Acts making headlines over the last few months, it’s important to remember how we got here in terms of cannabis reform. After all, cannabis wasn’t always federally illegal. And even when it was first prohibited, many advocates still stood by it. How Cannabis Became a Schedule I Substance Although the […]
Maps: Is Cannabis Legal in Your State?
Over the last decade, a green wave has swept across the nation, legalizing cannabis in more than half of the United States. As it currently stands, 37 states have passed cannabis reform to varying degrees. Twenty one states have established adult-use cannabis programs, while sixteen states have medical-only cannabis programs. To better understand cannabis legalization […]
Legalization of Marijuana is Popular Across the Political Spectrum. Why Hasn’t It Happened Nationally?
We are living in high times, folks. Support for the legalization of marijuana is at all-time record numbers. In fact, the latest poll from Gallup shows that nearly 70 percent of Americans support legalization and that the majority of folks from most key demographic groups (Age, Sex, Income, etc.) are in favor as well. 36 U.S. states […]
The Legalization of Cannabis in California
Over the past decade, several states around the country have legalized cannabis. In the state of California, it’s legal for adults (21 and over) to consume cannabis for medical or recreational purposes.