What Year Did Cannabis Become Legal in the United States?
Cannabis legalization began in 1996 when California legalized medical marijuana, but really took off in the second decade of the 21st century.
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More Than Half of Americans Now Live in States Where Recreational Cannabis is Legal
In a major milestone, the number of people in the United States living where adult-use cannabis is legal reached 53%.
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Wisconsin Governor Willing to Take Small Step Toward Cannabis Legalization
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he’s willing to back a GOP medical marijuana proposals as a first step to full legalization.
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What The Joe Biden Cannabis Pardons Mean For Legalization
The pardons of thousands of people arrested for cannabis possession in DC and federal lands won’t change much beyond that limited scope.
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New California Drug Testing Law Protects Workers Who Use Cannabis During Their Off Hours
A California law that goes into effect in 2024 will keep those who use marijuana during non-working hours from getting fired for a positive drug test.
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