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No Green Wave this time, But Two More States Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Five states voted yesterday on adult-use cannabis legalization. It was not the Green Wave of 2020, but two more states did join the growing number of states that have legalized cannabis for adult-use....more

Rhode Island Becomes the 19th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (the “Act”) into law, which legalizes recreational cannabis in Rhode Island. Some key highlights of the Act include the following...more

Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis

On February 2, 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation authorizing cannabis for medical use. Mississippi is now the 37th state to legalize medical cannabis. The passage of SB 2095 (the "Act") comes more than...more

South Dakota’s Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis Hits Significant Roadblock

On February 8, 2021, South Dakota Circuit Court Judge Christina Klinger struck down Amendment A, the constitutional amendment legalizing adult-use cannabis that was approved by state voters at the ballot box this past...more

The Green Wave: Cannabis Legalization Sweeps in 2020

It was a Green Wave on election night, with every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot passing, some by surprisingly large margins of victory. As a result of the November 2020 election, the number of states...more

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