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Illinois Makes History: First State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Through Legislature
Illinois becomes the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through its legislature, with a strong focus on social equity. Sales begin January 1, 2020.
The 2018 Farm Bill: Hemp Legalization Opens a New Frontier for Cannabis Technology
The 2018 Farm Bill legalizes hemp and hemp-derived CBD at the federal level, creating a massive new market opportunity for cannabis technology platforms like Budbo.
Michigan and Vermont Legalize: The Legalization Map Keeps Expanding
Michigan becomes the first Midwest state to legalize recreational cannabis, while Vermont takes a legislative approach. The legalization momentum is unstoppable.
South Africa's Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Cannabis: Africa's Green Awakening
South Africa's highest court decriminalizes private cannabis use and cultivation, marking a historic moment for cannabis reform in Africa and around the world.
Canada Prepares for Nationwide Cannabis Legalization: A Global First
Canada's Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) moves through Parliament, positioning the country to become the first G7 nation to fully legalize recreational cannabis nationwide.
Four More States Legalize: Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, and California Join the Movement
The 2016 election wave brings recreational cannabis to four more states. The cannabis industry is reaching critical mass as legalization momentum accelerates nationwide.
California's Prop 64: What Cannabis Legalization Means for Tech
California voters pass Proposition 64, legalizing recreational cannabis. This landmark decision opens massive opportunities for cannabis technology companies like Budbo.