Marijuana legalization has more support across party lines, races, and genders than ever before. In October 2021, cannabis advocates kicked off the signature-gathering season to get medical and adult-use cannabis proposals on the 2022 ballot. Here is this month’s marijuana legalization update for October.

Marijuana Legalization Update For October

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Federal weed legalization may be years away, but we have already seen the significant impact its legalization has had in multiple states, from unprecedented job growth to increased tax revenues to a wealth of investment opportunities. Currently, cannabis is listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Cannabis prohibition has done irreparable economic and social harm that can be addressed with federal legalization. Here are six benefits of weed legalization for the United States.

Benefits of Weed Legalization

1. Increased Tax Revenues

As 2021 comes to a close, a few countries are closer than ever to legalizing cannabis. While legalization before the end of the year is highly unlikely, there is still a chance that we could see legal cannabis in another country this year. Are you interested to know what countries are next to legalize cannabis in 2021? Here are our top predictions.

What Countries are Next to Legalize Cannabis in 2021?

 Looking for marijuana in Pennsylvania? Read on! Being cooped up in the houses for what seems like an eternity, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated our frustration. Amid this nuisance and irritation, you may look for recreational or medical marijuana to calm down your anxiety. But if you are in Pennsylvania, then recreational marijuana is out of your reach. Marijuana in Pennsylvania is a regulated drug and can only be accessed through a medical prescription.  The state is working to legalize adult-use marijuana. So, what progress is going on in marijuana's legal domain up till now? Let’s find out, one by one. Starting with the foremost question: Is Marijuana Legal in Pennsylvania? The state and federal laws control the possession, cultivation, consumption, sale, and ...

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Minnesota marijuana legalization took a huge step in May of 2021. The medical marijuana program in Minnesota now  allows dried flower which was not permitted in the past. But, recreational weed legalization is not going to happen anytime soon as it will not pass the state senate. Possession laws in the state are already some of the most relaxed in the country for a state without legal recreational marijuana. The economic impacts that other states have witnessed due to full legalization have been immense in the cases of California and Colorado. Minnesota marijuana legalization is something that should be widely discussed due to its impact on society. The benefits widely outweigh the negative aspects of legal cannabis with data to prove this fact. Opponents of legalization in ...

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President Biden and marijuana could make history together through decriminalization. Will Biden legalize marijuana and what could that mean for the industry? Most people with past convictions will agree with Biden on marijuana expungements and releasing those in jail for marijuana-related charges. Biden legalizing marijuana could impact the country in a huge way although state laws would still have to change. The Biden marijuana stance was positive in the 2020 election cycle as legalization makes sense in an economic and social way. A majority of Americans support legalization as they have seen how the programs were implemented in states like Colorado and California. There is quite a bit of money opposing marijuana legalization from various industries like that of the pharmaceutical ...

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  Will marijuana be federally legal in the near future? Most in the cannabis community think so, although states frequently disappoint their citizens with politicians that vote against what their constituents want. There are no real reasons that marijuana should not be legalized. Changes are needed to the federal marijuana laws. The fact that pharmaceutical companies are spending millions to fight legalization shows the potential medical benefits of cannabis. These companies play to the fears that were once instilled in the public during the propaganda push of Reefer Madness. The versatility in terms of medical benefits is something that Big Pharma does not want to deal with. There is no doubt that federal legalization will just unveil more benefits and uses for ...

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Federal legalization of weed has never been closer. Cannabis prohibition has been the norm for decades, but more than half of U.S. states have passed medical marijuana laws and several have passed adult-use cannabis laws. Cannabis laws are changing fast. Our federal cannabis legalization guide gives you a snapshot into the current state of the U.S. cannabis market and gives you an insight into what the future holds for the industry.

Is Cannabis Federally Legal?

It's official! Connecticut has legalized adult-use cannabis. Governor Ned Lamont signed S.B. 1201, making the Constitution State the 19th state to legalize cannabis and 6th state to do so since the November 2020 election. Here's what you need to know about the latest cannabis legalization bill in the country.

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