The country as a whole might be in trouble – but it looks like marijuana measures are probably safe.

At the Republican National Convention this week, Donald J. Trump will be officially crowned the party’s presidential candidate. With the possibility of a Trump presidency becoming very, very real, cannabis advocates are naturally curious about just what that would mean for legalization efforts.

At the Republican National Convention this week, Donald J. Trump will be officially crowned the party’s presidential candidate. With the possibility of a Trump presidency becoming very, very real, cannabis advocates are naturally curious about just what that would mean for legalization efforts.

Clinton's stance on marijuana came up in the primaries.

Clinton's stance on marijuana came up in the primaries.

The votes were counted, the oath was taken and Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States Friday. However, a new president isn’t the only thing Americans received as a result of the 2016 election — a slew of citizens got sweet changes to marijuana laws after nine states legalized cannabis in some capacity.

The votes were counted, the oath was taken and Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States Friday. However, a new president isn’t the only thing Americans received as a result of the 2016 election — a slew of citizens got sweet changes to marijuana laws after nine states legalized cannabis in some capacity.

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AUSTIN — Optimistic advocates hope Texas will legalize the green to make more green. Low oil prices could make the stakes higher than ever for Texas’ economic future when lawmakers meet to pass the state’s next budget in 2017.

Third-party presidential candidates, Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein, do not have the same advantages as Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. However, both candidates mounted presidential bids in 2012 and may gain new political ground this election year thanks to one issue – marijuana legalization.

Third-party presidential candidates, Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein, do not have the same advantages as Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. However, both candidates mounted presidential bids in 2012 and may gain new political ground this election year thanks to one issue – marijuana legalization.

With a growing number of states considering whether or not to legalize marijuana, many are wondering if it is just a matter of time before it is seen on Texas ballots.

With a growing number of states considering whether or not to legalize marijuana, many are wondering if it is just a matter of time before it is seen on Texas ballots.

Cannabis industry thought leaders share some thoughts on how the Trump administration may affect them.

Cannabis industry thought leaders share some thoughts on how the Trump administration may affect them.

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced four pieces of legislation this session aimed at expanding access to treatment for people with serious medical conditions.

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced four pieces of legislation this session aimed at expanding access to treatment for people with serious medical conditions.

MADISON (WLUK) --- Democratic state lawmakers are looking to legalize medical marijuana.

MADISON (WLUK) --- Democratic state lawmakers are looking to legalize medical marijuana.

A record number of legal marijuana measures is likely to increase the election turnout, but which candidate will it help the most? The answer is complex.

A record number of legal marijuana measures is likely to increase the election turnout, but which candidate will it help the most? The answer is complex.