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.

Boston's first medical marijuana shop is open for business. Customers can start filling prescriptions at Patriot Care Wednesday afternoon.

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?

Legal cannabis has been a hot topic in the march to Election Night 2016.

Legal cannabis has been a hot topic in the march to Election Night 2016.

The Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Laws were signed in 2006.

Looks like marijuana advocates worried that the new legal pot law wouldn’t start on time can exhale after all.

Looks like marijuana advocates worried that the new legal pot law wouldn’t start on time can exhale after all.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Advocates for the legalization of possession and recreational use marijuana will be opening a campaign headquarters in Portland ahead of the November ballot.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Advocates for the legalization of possession and recreational use marijuana will be opening a campaign headquarters in Portland ahead of the November ballot.

Election Day ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana in Massachusetts and Maine could light a fire under Vermont lawmakers.

Election Day ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana in Massachusetts and Maine could light a fire under Vermont lawmakers.

Yes on 1, the campaign to legalize and regulate marijuana for recreational use in Maine, has launched their first TV ad.

Yes on 1, the campaign to legalize and regulate marijuana for recreational use in Maine, has launched their first TV ad.

If growers could not use the organic label, they would use another.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Mainers will have a chance to vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November after all.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Mainers will have a chance to vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November after all.

The lifting of the prohibition on pot will have some very immediate effects.

The lifting of the prohibition on pot will have some very immediate effects.

Opponents of Question 1, the ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana Maine, have delivered an early Christmas present to supporters.

Opponents of Question 1, the ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana Maine, have delivered an early Christmas present to supporters.

As a multimillion dollar fight over recreational marijuana in Massachusetts races toward the finish line, both sides of the debate in Connecticut are keeping a close eye on a vote that could open the door to legalization across New England.

As a multimillion dollar fight over recreational marijuana in Massachusetts races toward the finish line, both sides of the debate in Connecticut are keeping a close eye on a vote that could open the door to legalization across New England.

Other states have let some sell early while rules for new stores are created, but who would qualify is debatable.

Other states have let some sell early while rules for new stores are created, but who would qualify is debatable.

Southern and coastal residents and those under 50 are driving the support for the ballot question.

Southern and coastal residents and those under 50 are driving the support for the ballot question.

Unlike many of the other candidates running for governor, Democrat Steve Marchand isn’t afraid of saying he wants to expand the state budget, rather than shrink it.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Connolly strongly supports decriminalizing marijuana in New Hampshire, and he may be willing to go further.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Connolly strongly supports decriminalizing marijuana in New Hampshire, and he may be willing to go further.

New Hampshire is the only state left in the New England area to not have marijuana decriminalization laws on the books already.

New Hampshire is the only state left in the New England area to not have marijuana decriminalization laws on the books already.

New Hampshire remains the only New England state that hasn't decriminalized the drug.

New Hampshire remains the only New England state that hasn't decriminalized the drug.

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. -- State Police have not added more resources or stepped up patrols on the border it shares with a state that legalized marijuana less than a week ago.

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. -- State Police have not added more resources or stepped up patrols on the border it shares with a state that legalized marijuana less than a week ago.

In his final days as the state's top executive, outgoing Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin is expected to issue what could be hundreds of pardons to Vermonters convicted of what are now considered minor marijuana violations.

In his final days as the state's top executive, outgoing Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin is expected to issue what could be hundreds of pardons to Vermonters convicted of what are now considered minor marijuana violations.

On the eve of a vote that could legalize recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, a Colorado company is preparing to build the state’s largest marijuana greenhouse, a sprawling, high-tech complex that could eventually expand to nearly 1 million square feet.

Support for the measure cuts across all demographic categories, with only voters over 55 years old and self-described conservatives opposing the measure.

Support for the measure cuts across all demographic categories, with only voters over 55 years old and self-described conservatives opposing the measure.

A new WBUR poll finds support for the legalization of marijuana is up among likely Massachusetts voters.

A new WBUR poll finds support for the legalization of marijuana is up among likely Massachusetts voters.

BOSTON (AP) -- Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults.

BOSTON (AP) -- Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults.

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Recreational marijuana is officially legal in Maine as of Monday; adults 21 years and older can now possess two-and-a-half ounces of weed.

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Recreational marijuana is officially legal in Maine as of Monday; adults 21 years and older can now possess two-and-a-half ounces of weed.