“The federal government needs to do more than just allow states to be the laboratories of democracy when it comes to marijuana,” wrote Rep. Blumenauer and his allies.

“The federal government needs to do more than just allow states to be the laboratories of democracy when it comes to marijuana,” wrote Rep. Blumenauer and his allies.

Two Boston city councilors are throwing their support behind a November ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.

In a surprising move, the Boston Globe has endorsed the Massachusetts cannabis legalization initiative, Question 4.

In a surprising move, the Boston Globe has endorsed the Massachusetts cannabis legalization initiative, Question 4.

Medical pot patients could see their marijuana become cleaner and safer, with the cost jumping about 10 percent, under new draft regulations for California’s multibillion-dollar medical cannabis industry.

Medical pot patients could see their marijuana become cleaner and safer, with the cost jumping about 10 percent, under new draft regulations for California’s multibillion-dollar medical cannabis industry.

Recreational marijuana is now legal in California — and that’s a game changer for public health.

Recreational marijuana is now legal in California — and that’s a game changer for public health.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom warned a conference of cannabis industry members Tuesday that they need to get involved in passing a pot legalization measure on the November ballot or the cause will be set back nationally.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom warned a conference of cannabis industry members Tuesday that they need to get involved in passing a pot legalization measure on the November ballot or the cause will be set back nationally.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected leaders on Thursday called on California voters to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, saying the current laws are unfairly entangling minorities more than white users.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected leaders on Thursday called on California voters to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, saying the current laws are unfairly entangling minorities more than white users.

California appears poised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, with a strong majority favoring Proposition 64 ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

California appears poised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, with a strong majority favoring Proposition 64 ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

Attorney General Kamala Harris called the legalization of marijuana "inevitable" Tuesday.

63% of Republican millennials and 77% of their Democratic-leaning counterparts support the legalization of marijuana.

63% of Republican millennials and 77% of their Democratic-leaning counterparts support the legalization of marijuana.

The 4/24 event calls on Congress to federally legalize marijuana and allow the District to fully enact its 2014 ballot measure.

The 4/24 event calls on Congress to federally legalize marijuana and allow the District to fully enact its 2014 ballot measure.

Americans who use cannabis or hold favorable views toward the plant tend to identify themselves politically as Independent rather than as a Democrat or a Republican, according to the results of a Cannalytics consumer research survey published Tuesday.

Americans who use cannabis or hold favorable views toward the plant tend to identify themselves politically as Independent rather than as a Democrat or a Republican, according to the results of a Cannalytics consumer research survey published Tuesday.

The issue is currently stalled mostly because the current Governor, Chris Christie, has vowed to veto any effort to legalize recreational use of the drug. 

The issue is currently stalled mostly because the current Governor, Chris Christie, has vowed to veto any effort to legalize recreational use of the drug. 

Most state legislatures reconvene in early January, and by February they’re in full swing, moving some bills forward and killing others in committee.

Despite support for legalization, many 20- to 36-year-olds still worry about 'going public' regarding use.

Despite support for legalization, many 20- to 36-year-olds still worry about 'going public' regarding use.

Don't hold your breath in hope of hearing presidential nominee Hillary Clinton or her vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine discuss marijuana at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week.

The Citizens' Initiative Review project was launched by a bipartisan group of politicians and academics.

The Citizens' Initiative Review project was launched by a bipartisan group of politicians and academics.

'I'm doubling down': Gov. John Hickenlooper debuts 'aggressive' new efforts to fight homelessness with marijuana taxes.

'I'm doubling down': Gov. John Hickenlooper debuts 'aggressive' new efforts to fight homelessness with marijuana taxes.

A bill introduced in the Colorado Senate last week would allow you to get weed delivered to your house.

A bill introduced in the Colorado Senate last week would allow you to get weed delivered to your house.

Marijuana ballot measures won big on Election Day, and so did candidates who support reforming cannabis policies.

Marijuana ballot measures won big on Election Day, and so did candidates who support reforming cannabis policies.

Burgeoning business in states with legal sales sparks momentum for reform.

Burgeoning business in states with legal sales sparks momentum for reform.

WASHINGTON — Congress extended protections to 44 states that have legalized medical marijuana in its proposed $1 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September.

WASHINGTON — Congress extended protections to 44 states that have legalized medical marijuana in its proposed $1 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September.

Two of the leading supporters of marijuana law reform in Congress have starkly different predictions about what could happen to state cannabis policies if President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is confirmed.

Two of the leading supporters of marijuana law reform in Congress have starkly different predictions about what could happen to state cannabis policies if President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is confirmed.

During a call with reporters, Congressman Earl Blumenauer said the pot reform movement will continue its march to achieve nation-wide legalization as public opinion sways in favor of weed.

During a call with reporters, Congressman Earl Blumenauer said the pot reform movement will continue its march to achieve nation-wide legalization as public opinion sways in favor of weed.

It’s a joint political effort to pass marijuana reform.

It’s a joint political effort to pass marijuana reform.

GREENWICH, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — The legalization of recreational marijuana — is it a growing trend?

GREENWICH, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — The legalization of recreational marijuana — is it a growing trend?

HARTFORD — The new age of marijuana research in Connecticut begins in less than a week, when the Department of Consumer Protection begins taking applications for proposals to expand job opportunities and possibly set new standards for the plants and their hundreds of active ingredients.

HARTFORD — The new age of marijuana research in Connecticut begins in less than a week, when the Department of Consumer Protection begins taking applications for proposals to expand job opportunities and possibly set new standards for the plants and their hundreds of active ingredients.