Dear Pot Lawyer,
Which states are up next to legalize weed?
This question is more interesting and nuanced than it was before Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally resuscitated the failing war on drugs. You may recall that he did this a few weeks back by giving any federal prosecutor who also hates weed (but loves wasting money) the “all clear” to sue your locally licensed farm and dispensary. Still, the consensus is that at least five states have a good shot to move forward in 2018. These states would add to the eight with recreational use programs, and the 28 with medical cannabis programs.
Before we dive in, I should explain that only 26 states allow their residents to choose the initiatives that go to statewide ballot. So your friends in some other states can only hope their respective legislatures move ahead on weed without much nudging. Because state legislators are mostly non-forward-thinking when it comes to cannabis, people in those states are less likely to see any action.