Election underscores voter shift in favor of marijuana legalization
An analysis of votes cast for marijuana ballot measures in 2020 shows that while voters remain divided over legalization based on political affiliation and geography, the overall electorate has shifted in favor of accepting both medical and adult-use cannabis.
Report: Canadian cannabis firms received millions in pandemic subsidies
Cannabis businesses in Canada benefited from millions of dollars in pandemic-related subsidies from the federal government, according to research by the publication The Deep Dive and verified by Marijuana Business Daily.
$6 billion question: Which states are likely to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021?
Recreational marijuana legalization victories at the ballot box in Arizona and New Jersey this month have set the table for adult-use legalization in a handful of nearby states in 2021 – with more than $6 billion in business opportunities possibly up for grabs within a few years.
Colorado summer cannabis sales thrive despite collapse of state’s tourism industry
Sales of recreational marijuana in Colorado continued to climb during the summer months, even while tourism revenue tumbled more than 50% because of the coronavirus pandemic.