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Election 2020

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MJBiz CEO sees at least 4 more states legalizing marijuana in 2022, big M&A deals

By Bart Schaneman · October 20, 2021
At least four more states will legalize cannabis in some form in 2022 and industry mergers and acquisitions will "noticeably accelerate," MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh predicted Wednesday. Read More

Mississippi still pondering special legislative session on medical cannabis

By MJBizDaily Staff · October 13, 2021

Marijuana reform competes with coronavirus, recession for attention from Congress

By John Schroyer · March 1, 2021

Marijuana foes deploy new ‘playbook’ to thwart state legalization, upend election results

By Jeff Smith · February 18, 2021

Cannabis industry enters 2021 with fresh markets, greater possibilities amid continuing challenges

By Omar Sacirbey · January 24, 2021

20 charts that illustrate the 2020 marijuana market

December 30, 2020
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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.

November 24, 2020
Chart showing voter shifts in Arizona, and support in South Dakota

South Dakota’s recreational marijuana law to be challenged in court

November 23, 2020
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Getting to know the five new cannabis markets that voters have legalized

The legalization ballot measures that voters approved on Election Day will open new cannabis markets in five U.S. states that have a combined population of about 21.2 million people.

November 10, 2020
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Marijuana advocates bullish on banking reform, less hostile DOJ under Biden presidency

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 companies to operate.

November 9, 2020

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.

November 6, 2020
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Marijuana election results 2020

Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in five states this year. Get live updates as the results roll out.

November 6, 2020
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