All the Cannabis Legalization Measures in Play Right Now
Most of this year’s cannabis-related politicking involves laying the groundwork for 2018, when at least a half-dozen medical and adult-use measures may go up for a vote.
State of the Leaf: Colorado Bans Co-ops, May Shelter Cannabis From Feds
State of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
Which States Are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis Next?
Here are our predictions for which US states could be the next to legalize cannabis.
Missouri Secretary of State Urges Legislature to Pass Medical Marijuana Law
Secretary of State Jason Kander, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, said it's "time for the state legislature to step up" and pass a law allowing medical marijuana.
State of the Leaf: Arizona Adult-Use Cannabis Measure Makes November Ballot
California's adult-use campaign is heating up, Maryland makes progress after long delays, and Dutch authorities can't keep up with illegal grows.
Missouri Medical Marijuana Effort Falls Short on Signatures for Ballot
A group backing medical marijuana in Missouri says it doesn't have enough valid signatures but will go to court to get a proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot.
State of the Leaf: Maryland Lawmaker Wants a Piece of MMJ Program He Helped Pass
Arizona advocates are fighting to keep a legalization measure on the ballot, Hawaii dispensaries are in a holding pattern, and Uruguay just crowned its cannabis champions.
State of the Leaf: Italy Thinks Legalization Could Undercut ISIS
Happy 420 to one and all! This year’s celebration brings big news and plenty of evidence of how far we’ve come on the road to legalization.
The Shake: 60% of America Likes Legalization (but Hillary Doesn’t), and Broccoli Proves a Poor Smuggling Cover
Hillary Clinton doubles down in opposition to federal legalization, Missouri wrinkles its nose at concentrates, and Georgia falls (just barely) short.
Polls Show Support for Legalization on the Rise: The Leafly Roundup
California lawmakers are wrangling with a typo in state law, New Orleans could ease penalties for cannabis, and Mexico's cartels are seeing cannabis profits nosedive.
Year in Review: 2015’s Biggest Moments in Cannabis
It’s been a year of notable progress for cannabis. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest victories we saw in 2015.
The DEA Allows Unlikely Candidate to Import Cannabis Internationally
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration approved the New Jersey-based organization Catalent to receive imported cannabis for research purposes.
Scotland Changes How It Handles Low-Level Cannabis Offenses: The Leafly Roundup
In Scotland, police are introducing a new system in January to handle low-level crimes such as cannabis possession, emphasizing warnings over prosecution.
Did False Concentrate Reports Lead to Harsher Penalties in Michigan? The Leafly Roundup
A frustrating situation for one medical patient in Michigan may set a new precedent for how law enforcement treats marijuana concentrates.
Montana Can’t Decide Whether to Embrace or Reject Cannabis Initiatives: The Leafly Legalization Roundup
With so many states looking towards legalization, Montana is on the fence about whether to amend their medical program, legalize recreationally, or ban cannabis in the state entirely.