“Cannabis High 5: Biden Pardons Cannabis Prisoners, Maryland Soars Above Expectations!

Cannabis legalization continues to gain traction in the United States. In this cannabis weekly round-up, we take a look at President Joe Biden extending the power of federal pardon to the cannabis industry, Maryland exceeding expectations with their adult-use cannabis sales, and how seven states are making serious strides towards marijuana legalization. Earlier this week, President Joe Biden granted a federal pardon to four individuals with non-violent, cannabis-related offenses. This move marks a huge milestone for the cannabis industry, signaling that the Biden administration does not support the outdated war on drugs and could potentially be a first step towards a nationwide cannabis decriminalization. In good news for Maryland, the state significantly exceeded expectations for their adult-use cannabis program. The dispensaries opened on December 1st and the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission expected them to bring in around $2.5 million in total for the first month alone. Data from the commission reveals that the numbers vastly exceeded expectations with $3.2 million in sales in the first 11 days alone. Finally, we take a look at states that are making serious strides towards marijuana legalization. This week, Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois announced a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. And it appears that momentum for legalization is growing in states across America, as seven different states – Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont – introduced bills to legalize cannabis this last week. In conclusion, there are undoubtedly encouraging signs that point towards cannabis gaining mainstream acceptance. From the federal pardons extended by the Biden administration to the increasing prevalence of bills that aim to legalize cannabis in seven different states, it’s clear to see that the cannabis industry is making great strides towards a fully legalized future.