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

The momentum toward marijuana legalization — already accelerated this year by a raft of state ballot measures — could get an even bigger boost if Democrats win control of the Senate.

The momentum toward marijuana legalization — already accelerated this year by a raft of state ballot measures — could get an even bigger boost if Democrats win control of the Senate.

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.

Are they the key to federal rescheduling?

Are they the key to federal rescheduling?

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.

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.

The conservative senator’s evolving views track a striking shift in public opinion on medical marijuana.

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

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

Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy.com ~

With around four months to go ahead of the November elections, observers of America’s marijuana legalization movement are closely watching the legal and political maneuvering underway on both the state and national level.

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

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

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), a leading voice for the reform of marijuana laws in the United States, became the first sitting member of Congress in recent history to admit to medical marijuana use.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), a leading voice for the reform of marijuana laws in the United States, became the first sitting member of Congress in recent history to admit to medical marijuana use.

MADISON, Wis. - House Speaker Paul Ryan said he believes he can get support in Congress to legalize a form of marijuana oil -- called CBD oil -- to treat childhood seizure disorders.