+ 4 States That Could Legalize in 2024 Election + What to Know About Colorado’s Regulatory Changes
Most Popular This Month | Cannabis 2024 Election Previews, Harris’ Legalization Platform Lead CBT’s Top Stories in October | Anticipation for state-level cannabis legalization and federal reform tied to the upcoming presidential election had Cannabis Business Times readers not wanting to miss out on being in the know this month. A 2024 election preview for the four states where voters could legalize cannabis on Nov. 5 led CBT’s top 10 most-read articles in October. These states include Florida (adult-use), Nebraska (medical), North Dakota (adult-use) and South Dakota (adult-use). “One common ingredient plays into the likelihood of success for all four states this year: Higher voter turnouts for presidential elections are generally viewed as favorable for passing cannabis-related ballot measures by legalization advocates,” CBT reported. Reader’s attention also gravitated toward a pair of articles on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign promises to legalize cannabis as the “law of the land” and prioritize federal cannabis legalization on her to-do list. “[My agenda] will legalize recreational marijuana and ensure that all Americans have opportunities to succeed as this new industry takes shape,” Harris said in a public statement this month. Meanwhile, an in-depth report on 21 states with the highest and lowest cannabis sales per dispensary location took the No. 3 spot on this month’s list; and an article on GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s appearance in a Florida cannabis legalization ad landed in the No. 5 spot. Articles covering California’s mass embargo for KUSH-manufactured products; California’s path to save hundreds of Mendocino cannabis growers; California delivery company Eaze’s apparent demise; eight dispensary workers’ arrests in Arkansas; and the legal tug-of-war on hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations also appeared among the most-read stories in October. CATCH UP ON THE TOP 10 STORIES FROM OCTOBER |
No. 10: Mounting Legal Challenges | A Legal Tug of War on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulations | As states crack down on hemp-derived products, challengers see mixed results in battling the new laws in court. Here’s a closer look at recent and pending cases.More >>> |
No. 9: Turmoil in Arkansas | Arkansas Supreme Court Denies Votes for Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure | In a 4-3 decision that included two special justices appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the court ruled that the ballot title was misleading.More >>> |
No. 8: Struggling to Stay Afloat | Eaze ‘Winding Down’ Operations, Will Update Employees About Cannabis Delivery Service’s Future | The company’s management is working with new ownership to determine if operations will reopen in 2025.More >>> |
No. 7: Long-Awaited Pathway | California Clears Path to Save Nearly 500 Mendocino Cannabis Growers From Market Exit | The Department of Cannabis Control certified an Environmental Impact Report in the county, removing a longstanding licensing barrier.More >>> |
No. 6: Noncompliance in California | California Cannabis Regulators Revoke KUSH’s License, Embargo All Company’s Products | The California Department of Cannabis Control indicated the manufacturer couldn’t guarantee its product inputs came from the regulated market.More >>> |
No. 5: Trump's Legalization Support | Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida | The GOP presidential candidate says passing Amendment 3 is ‘going to be very good’ for his fellow residents in the Sunshine State.More >>> |
No. 4: Priorities, Not Enemies | Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List | The Democratic presidential candidate included cannabis reform among 14 items on her immediate priority list.More >>> |
No. 3: Retail Revenue Rankings | 21 States With the Highest, Lowest Cannabis Sales Per Dispensary | With only seven dispensaries, Rhode Island tops the list with nearly $17 million in annual sales revenue per store. But that will soon change.More >>> |
No. 2: Kamala Harris' Cannabis Agenda | Kamala Harris Vows to Legalize Cannabis as ‘Law of the Land,” Fight for National Industry | The presidential candidate said she plans to legalize marijuana at the federal level to break down ‘unjust legal barriers’ for Black men and other Americans.More >>> |
No. 1: 2024 Election Preview | 4 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024 Election | Voters in three states will cast ballots on adult-use measures, while another state will have a pair of medical cannabis legalization initiatives.More >>> |
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