The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden has major ramifications for marijuana businesses – ranging from possible banking access to a less hostile Department of Justice or perhaps new federal memos that make it easier for state-legal MJ…
Election 2020
One Nation Under A Groove (In a Divided US, Cannabis Brings Us All Together)
CANNABIS CULTURE – “In reality, who won big on election night? Definitely cannabis,” according to Partner and Chair of the cannabis practice at Greenspoon Marder Law Firm, Rachel K Gillette. “Cannabis is an issue that unites all political persuasions….
California cities, counties OK pro-cannabis measures, paving way to scores of new licenses
Election Day not only ushered in marijuana legalization wins in five states, it also brought more than two dozen victories at the city and county levels in California, opening the door to new local markets for cannabis businesses up and down the state….
California marijuana industry opportunities on the rise
The turbulent California marijuana market is slowly moving toward stability with strong sales growth and plentiful business opportunities – despite being roiled by the coronavirus pandemic, looting from civil unrest and wildfires. That was among …
US marijuana reform leaders lower post-election expectations, including legalization hopes
In the wake of yet another surprising electoral outcome – in which national Republicans are now favored to retain control of the U.S. Senate – national marijuana reform organizations are weighing their prospects for the next Congress. The c…
Cannabis legalization wins could unite US lawmakers on reform, insiders say
Yesterday’s U.S. general election proved that cannabis legalization is popular across vastly different regions in the country as long as it makes it to the ballot box, said industry experts.
Cannabis legalization wins could unite US lawmakers on reform…
2020 election results signal growing public approval of cannabis
Marijuana ballot measures in five states passed more resoundingly in 2020 than initiatives did four years ago in what might represent further growth in voters’ acceptance of the plant – particularly its recreational use.
2020 election results signal gr…
Voters in NJ, Arizona, three other states legalize potential $2.5 billion-plus marijuana markets
The marijuana industry appeared headed for a clean sweep on Election Day, with voters approving new markets in Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota that could generate more than $2.5 billion in medical and recreational cannabis sa…
South Dakota OKs adult-use cannabis after passing medical measure
South Dakota became the first state in the country to legalize medical and adult-use marijuana simultaneously during Tuesday’s election.
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Montana becomes 14th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Get insights on state ballot initiatives and all things Election 2020 for cannabis at MJBizCon. On Wednesday, our Election Week panel will discuss the results. Montana became the 14th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining New Jersey and Ari…