Marijuana election results 2022
Election results for 2022 marijuana-related ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Maryland marijuana legalization expected to pass in November, but details pending
Maryland voters appear likely next month to approve the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana, but state lawmakers must the pass legislation establishing a regulatory framework governing the new market.
Missouri NAACP calls on voters to reject adult-use cannabis ballot initiative
The Missouri NAACP is asking voters not to vote for Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state.
Biden announcement on marijuana scheduling and pardons could alter face of the industry
President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement Thursday that his administration would review whether marijuana should remain a Schedule 1 drug sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry and fanned speculation that the move could lead to lower taxes for MJ businesses and more scientific research involving the plant.
Cannabis advocates face off as redistricting changes congressional maps
As cannabis executives watch the 2022 midterm elections, one factor that could affect races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives – and the likelihood of federal marijuana reform – is congressional redistricting.
Key congressional races the marijuana industry should watch
The 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner, and the outcome could prove incredibly important to U.S. marijuana businesses.
If Republicans take control of at least one of the two chambers of Congress – as is largely expected to happen in the U.S. House of Representatives – that would dramatically affect the chances of lawmakers passing marijuana reforms, much less getting them signed into federal law.
Oklahoma high court to hear ballot issue for adult-use cannabis legalization
The Oklahoma Supreme Court said it will consider whether legalizing adult-use cannabis should be on the state’s Nov. 8 election ballot.
But it’s not clear if there is enough time to print ballots with State Question 820 in time.
