AP analysis: Broad legalization cuts into medical marijuana

Senate Majority Leader Schumer Says Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill Will Reach The Floor ‘Soon’ read more.....»»

New York just became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Cannabis is legal for medical purposes in 36 states. Crystal Cox/Business Insider Marijuana is legal for adults in 15 states and Washington, D.C. Medical marijuana is le.....»»

According a 2018 Gallup poll, 66% of Americans favor marijuana legalization. Marijuana use and possession continue to be illegal under federal law. Despite this, Ohio is one of 33 states that have legalized it for medical purposes, while 11 states have .....»»

The cannabis industry is booming. With broad legalization for medical use in the United States, and legalization for adult-recreational use in Canada, this emerging industry is creating incredible opportunities. read more.....»»

When states legalize pot for all adults, long-standing medical marijuana programs take a big hit, in some cases losing more than half their registered patients in just a few years, according to a data analysis by The Associated Press......»»

Illinois lawmakers approved the legalization of non-medical marijuana and sent the measure Friday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker who is expected to sign it, making the state the 11th in the country to allow recreational cannabis use. read more.....»»

The issue may point to a larger issue with the legalization of marijuana in the state. Employers in Oregon are having trouble finding potential employees that can pass a drug test. According to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis' quarte.....»»

The issue may point to a larger issue with the legalization of marijuana in the state. Employers in Oregon are having trouble finding potential employees who can pass a drug test. According to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis' quarte.....»»

TORONTO (Reuters) - Jake Rowinski, a 20-year-old University of Toronto student, buys marijuana every week from one of the many self-described "medical" dispensaries in downtown Toronto......»»

U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use......»»

Say hello to the 30th state to have passed broad-based medical cannabis laws......»»

Here are the top pot stories to close the week. read more.....»»

Nevada regulators and industry insiders say the state's first year of broad marijuana legalization has exceeded even their highest expectations, with sales and tax collections already surpassing year-end projections by 25 percent......»»

The marijuana initiatives that voters will decide on in November include questions on the legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri and Utah and, in Michigan and North Dakota, the legalization of recreational marijuana.  read more.....»»

Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first foothold in the Midwest after a string of election victories in Northeastern and Western states......»»

Marijuana stocks suffer broad and sharp losses Monday, and were heading for their worst week in over eight months, as full-legalization in Canada appears to have taken the shine off the sector, despite early indications of strong demand......»»

Marijuana stocks suffer broad and sharp losses Monday, and were heading for their worst week in over eight months, as full-legalization in Canada appears to have taken the shine off the sector, despite early indications of strong demand......»»

Marijuana stocks suffer broad and sharp losses Monday, and were heading for their worst week in over eight months, as full-legalization in Canada appears to have taken the shine off the sector, despite early indications of strong demand......»»

Four states will vote on marijuana legalization initiatives in Tuesday’s midterms, with two looking at recreational usage and two determining medical allowance......»»

The legalization of medical and adult-use marijuana in multiple U.S. states has brought marijuana dispensaries and cannabis stores to the streets of American cities like Los Angeles and Detroit. read more.....»»