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Maine

Maine SOS Approves Ballot Petition to End $250M Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows accepted an initiative petition that aims to abolish regulated cultivation and dispensary operations for adults.

December 15, 2025

Ohio

Ohio Voters Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Redemption Election

Eight years after a previous ballot measure failed, the Buckeye State is now the 24th in the U.S. to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older.

November 7, 2023

Ohio

Live Cannabis Election Coverage: Ohio Voters Approve Adult-Use Measure

The Buckeye State is the 24th in the U.S to legalize adult-use cannabis eight years after voters rejected a previous measure.

November 7, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Rescheduling Is Recriminalizing, Descheduling Is Decriminalizing

President of cannabis genetics company DNA Genetics, Rezwan Khan, weighs in on Biden's cannabis policy reform plan and how rescheduling or descheduling the plant would impact the industry.

August 29, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

What Does Josh Shapiro’s Win Mean for Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Industry? Q&A With Jushi Chief Commercial Director Trent Woloveck

Woloveck discusses how Shapiro’s administration could help progress the industry in Pennsylvania.

November 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Could Recent Legalization Measures Be Overturned in Court?

Maryland and Missouri voters have legalized adult-use cannabis. Experts weigh in on whether these measures could be challenged in court.

November 11, 2022

Texas

5 Texas Cities Decriminalize Cannabis on Election Day

Voters in Denton, Killeen, San Marcos, Elgin and Harker Heights approved ballot initiatives to reduce or eliminate local penalties for cannabis possession.

November 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Maryland and Missouri Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis; Three Other Ballot Measures Fail

Cannabis initiatives experienced a mixed bag during the 2022 midterm elections. What could that mean for federal legalization and the industry as a whole?

November 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The state’s voters approved Amendment 3 with a 53% majority, paving way for automatic expungement and commercial sales as early as mid-2023.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

The Free State becomes the 20th state to legalize adult-use cannabis after voters approved Question 4 in Tuesday's election.

November 8, 2022

Videos

Rescheduling or Descheduling: How Future Federal Decisions May Impact the Industry

In this webinar, a panel of expert industry stakeholders will discuss the practical consequences of this federal crossroads—and how licensed businesses can prepare for the future.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Voters Say No to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Unofficial election results show that voters defeated the measure with 53% in opposition and 47% in favor.

November 8, 2022