marijuana legalization

Ohio Republicans’ Bid to Gut Cannabis Legalization Insults Voters

Less than a month ago, Ohio voters approved marijuana use, possession and sales for adults. It was a 57-43 percent…

December 6, 2023

South Africa Poised to Break From Apartheid-Era Cannabis Prohibition

South Africa has taken a big step toward decriminalization, or limited legalization, of cannabis. The country won’t be opening up…

November 21, 2023

Ohio Legalizes Cannabis: What Did We Learn and What Happens Next?

Ohio has become the 24th US state to legalize marijuana for adult use. After a contentious campaign, voters firmly approved…

November 9, 2023

Ohio Cannabis Legalization: Early Voting Amid Contentious Campaign

Ohio voters are already starting to decide on a ballot measure to legalize cannabis for adult use. Early voting began…

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin’s New Cannabis Legalization Bill Faces Tough Odds

Two Wisconsin lawmakers are introducing a bill to legalize cannabis for adult use, in a state that currently doesn't permit…

September 26, 2023

“Our Reparations”—Black PA Lawmakers Demand Equity in Legalization

A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers spoke on September 22 about the path ahead for marijuana legalization in the state, emphasizing…

September 25, 2023

Federal Review Officially Recommends Moving Cannabis to Schedule III

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is officially recommending that marijuana be moved from Schedule I…

August 31, 2023

One By One, Delaware Beach Towns Move to Ban Cannabis Dispensaries

Three of Delaware's six most prominent beach towns have now voted to ban cannabis dispensaries, while the other three are…

August 25, 2023

“We Need Full Legalization”: WI Senator Publishes Marijuana Zine

The top Democrat in the Wisconsin Senate has released a marijuana policy “zine” featuring information and cartoon illustrations about the…

August 22, 2023

“Record High” Adult Cannabis, Psychedelics Use—But Teen Use Stable

While underage marijuana use has remained stable amid the legalization movement, a new federally funded study shows that adult consumption…

August 18, 2023