420 with CNW — A Recap of Top Cannabis Stories of 2021

Jan 6, 2022

Another year has drawn to a close. For many, 2021 was a mixed bag of a year — we were still grappling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but the global supply chain and economy was starting to show signs of recovery. The year brought a variety of wins to America’s cannabis industry, even though some events may not have seemed like wins at the time. For instance, the controversial suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson due to a positive THC test sparked an intense review of cannabis policy. Here is an overview of what happened to cannabis in 2021.

Several states legalized cannabis last year. New York State passed a bill that would allow adults 21 and older to purchase and possess cannabis as well as decriminalize the possession of up to…

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