Local ordinances to decriminalize weed are catching hold, but not all are successful as their home states attempt to enforce far stricter laws.

Local ordinances to decriminalize weed are catching hold, but not all are successful as their home states attempt to enforce far stricter laws.

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

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

But the margins of support aren't huge in any state, meaning that the contests could still swing either way.

But the margins of support aren't huge in any state, meaning that the contests could still swing either way.

As many as five states could approve its recreational use this November, potentially signaling a point of no return for legalized pot.

As many as five states could approve its recreational use this November, potentially signaling a point of no return for legalized pot.

In addition to the members supporting legalization, 254 congressmen and senators support policies related to the decriminalization of marijuana, or to allowing marijuana for medical use.

In addition to the members supporting legalization, 254 congressmen and senators support policies related to the decriminalization of marijuana, or to allowing marijuana for medical use.

Their mission - to determine if recreational marijuana use should be legalized in New Jersey.

Their mission - to determine if recreational marijuana use should be legalized in New Jersey.