Voters in conservative states pushed forward a wave of cannabis legalization initiatives during Tuesday’s midterm elections, a showing of bipartisan support that experts say bodes well for the industry as it looks to go mainstream.
Michigan’s Proposal 1, which establishes the legal and regulated sale of cannabis for adults 21 and older, passed with about 55 percent of the vote, according to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office.
It’s the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational cannabis, a major moment in a conservative state that could spur its neighbor states to get on board, according to Kevin Conroy, a Foley Hoag LLP partner and co-chair of the firm’s marijuana practice group. Click here to read the full article.