The United States of Cannabis: Here's a state by state breakdown of the legality of ganja across the U.S.

More Wyoming residents support legalizing marijuana now than two years ago, according to a survey released earlier this week.

The share of Americans who favor legalizing the use of marijuana continues to increase. Today, 57% of U.S. adults say the use of marijuana should be made legal, while 37% say it should be illegal.

The share of Americans who favor legalizing the use of marijuana continues to increase. Today, 57% of U.S. adults say the use of marijuana should be made legal, while 37% say it should be illegal.

Next semester, Temple students will have a chance to take a class on a plant they may already be familiar with: marijuana.

Among the issues facing the 2016 presidential candidates, most aren’t quite as touchy as the debate surrounding marijuana legalization. We’re definitely past the days when then-candidate Bill Clinton said he “didn’t inhale” marijuana during his college days to avoid a press scandal.

Up to a dozen states could be voting on marijuana initiatives come November, but these three states are by far the most important for the industry.

Up to a dozen states could be voting on marijuana initiatives come November, but these three states are by far the most important for the industry.

Medical marijuana could be the law in the majority of states by the time Election Day is over.

Medical marijuana could be the law in the majority of states by the time Election Day is over.

This year is already the most important year in the history of the movement to end marijuana prohibition in the United States.

California’s Proposition 64, which decriminalizes marijuana and reinvests in the communities most impacted by racist drug policies, is arguably one of the most significant criminal justice policy shifts in a generation for Latinos.

California’s Proposition 64, which decriminalizes marijuana and reinvests in the communities most impacted by racist drug policies, is arguably one of the most significant criminal justice policy shifts in a generation for Latinos.

All eyes may be on the Clinton versus Trump circus this election, but November 8 will also be the most important moment yet for marijuana in the United States.

All eyes may be on the Clinton versus Trump circus this election, but November 8 will also be the most important moment yet for marijuana in the United States.

The paper’s editorial board predicts 2016 marijuana ballot measures will influence national change.

The paper’s editorial board predicts 2016 marijuana ballot measures will influence national change.

There was one name that kept popping up in dispensaries, cafes, cannabis-related start-ups, and even what is known as a "grow" — an indoor marijuana plantation — in Denver, Colorado on the day before Super Tuesday: Bernie Sanders.

There was one name that kept popping up in dispensaries, cafes, cannabis-related start-ups, and even what is known as a "grow" — an indoor marijuana plantation — in Denver, Colorado on the day before Super Tuesday: Bernie Sanders.

While most eyes have been set on the presidential race during the 2016 election, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and California all held a vote to legalize recreational marijuana, a decision that could potentially shift the nation on a cultural and economic level.

While most eyes have been set on the presidential race during the 2016 election, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and California all held a vote to legalize recreational marijuana, a decision that could potentially shift the nation on a cultural and economic level.

To date, more than half of the United States — including the District of Columbia — have adopted laws that allow the consumption of marijuana for recreational and/or medical purposes.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made history June 7 by winning enough delegates to become the first female presidential candidate for a major political party in American history.

In 2016, we saw four states successfully legalize recreational cannabis and eight states approve new medical policies.

In 2016, we saw four states successfully legalize recreational cannabis and eight states approve new medical policies.

Nearly 20 percent of states will make a decision about marijuana policy on Election Day.

Nearly 20 percent of states will make a decision about marijuana policy on Election Day.

Gary Johnson has a backup plan. If the Libertarian candidate for president doesn’t win the White House in 2016, he hopes to profit handsomely from a timely investment in the marijuana business.

Gary Johnson has a backup plan. If the Libertarian candidate for president doesn’t win the White House in 2016, he hopes to profit handsomely from a timely investment in the marijuana business.

For the cannabis-conscious voter, Kaine can be described in one word: unimpressive.

For the cannabis-conscious voter, Kaine can be described in one word: unimpressive.

Will the next president continue the federal government's increasingly mellow approach to marijuana? Or restart the drug war?

Will the next president continue the federal government's increasingly mellow approach to marijuana? Or restart the drug war?

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., may have received his most potent endorsement yet -- from comedian Tommy Chong, who implored voters to choose Sanders as "commander in kush."

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., may have received his most potent endorsement yet -- from comedian Tommy Chong, who implored voters to choose Sanders as "commander in kush."

To put it blunt-ly (see what we did there?), the second annual Southwest Cannabis Conference + Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center this past weekend was a hit.

To put it blunt-ly (see what we did there?), the second annual Southwest Cannabis Conference + Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center this past weekend was a hit.

BOSTON (AP) — Travel guru Rick Steves is kicking off a tour of Massachusetts in support of a pro-marijuana ballot question.

BOSTON (AP) — Travel guru Rick Steves is kicking off a tour of Massachusetts in support of a pro-marijuana ballot question.

Ann Lee and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition don’t consider prohibition a conservative value.

Ann Lee and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition don’t consider prohibition a conservative value.

Since last Tuesday, we have seen a deluge of stories asking what federal pot policy is going to look like under President-elect Trump.

Since last Tuesday, we have seen a deluge of stories asking what federal pot policy is going to look like under President-elect Trump.

TRENTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Friday he would not use federal laws to eliminate legalized marijuana in states like Colorado.

TRENTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Friday he would not use federal laws to eliminate legalized marijuana in states like Colorado.

Leading military chief says a pothead past should not disqualify federal job applicants.

Leading military chief says a pothead past should not disqualify federal job applicants.

BOSTON (AP) -- As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block - lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted.

BOSTON (AP) -- As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block - lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted.

It is no secret that marijuana legislation has continued to gain momentum in the United States this year.