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Legislation and Regulation

2022 Election Preview: Arkansas Voters Will Cast Vote on Adult-Use Legalization in November

If passed into law, the new market could capture more than $2 billion in sales over the next five years.

October 17, 2022

Texas

Texas Governor Hopeful Beto O’Rourke Rides Pro-Cannabis Stance

The Democratic candidate told South by Southwest Conference attendees that cannabis use is nonpartisan, and he will push for legalization if elected.

March 15, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

5 Cannabis Storylines of 2021 General Election

Philadelphia supports legalization, Ohio villages split on decriminalization, New Jersey and Virginia vote on which governors will oversee adult-use implementation, and Colorado says ‘no’ to tax hike.

November 3, 2021

California

Newsom Stymies Recall, Remains California Governor

Posting a decisive victory, Gov. Gavin Newsom declares Californians said ‘yes’ to diversity and inclusion.

September 15, 2021

California

California Cannabis Players Endorse ‘No’ Vote on Gubernatorial Recall Election

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s possible removal from office following a recall election Sept. 14 puts the state’s cannabis industry at risk.

September 10, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

What Does a Democrat-Controlled Senate Mean for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform?

Industry stakeholders are optimistic about federal descheduling or legalization after Democrats secure power in Washington.

January 8, 2021

Election Watch

2020 Election Results: What Comes Next?

A round up of results from the most important federal, state and local races and what the outcomes mean for the cannabis industry.

December 4, 2020

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

If and When

If and when the question of federal legalization comes before lawmakers, will they follow the lead of their voters?

December 4, 2020

Nebraska

Voters Across the U.S. Decide on Criminal Justice Measures

On Nov. 3, Americans decided how people who are suspected, accused or convicted of cannabis offenses move through the criminal justice system.

November 17, 2020

Vermont

What the Re-Election of Governors in Vermont, New Hampshire and Indiana Means for the States’ Cannabis Policies

While Vermont has moved forward to tax and regulate adult-use cannabis sales, leadership in New Hampshire and Indiana will likely remain unwilling to enact meaningful change, according to industry advocates.

November 13, 2020

Colorado

How U.S. House, Senate Results Could Influence Cannabis Legislation

A Democratic majority in the Senate could seal a deal or two for the industry, while more Republicans in both chambers could move into cannabis’ corner as recent state legalization wins indicate widespread voter support.

November 11, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

What Would a Joe Biden Presidency Mean for the Cannabis Industry?

Industry stakeholders weigh in on the fate of cannabis policy reform efforts under a Biden administration, as well as which other factors in the 2020 election could create meaningful change.

November 9, 2020