In Ohio, recreational cannabis took a huge step forward. Find out more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

Michigan moved closer to legalization and Seattle leaders called for expunging marijuana convictions. Find out more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

On the state level, Maine and Alaska made progress on their legalization efforts. Find out more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

Progress on marijuana law reform was made last week in three states: Maine, Colorado and New Jersey. Find out more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

In Illinois, voters overwhelmingly voted for a non-binding referendum in support of legalization. Find out about that more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

California attempted to lower cannabis taxes in order to dampen the black market, and Maryland considered legalization. Find out about this more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

Nevada tabled plans for cannabis lounges, a decriminalization bill was introduced in New Mexico and regulations were eased for medical marijuana in Maine. Find out about that more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

The legislative battle for cannabis reform continues across the nation. In Denver, public cannabis consumption in a coffee shop got the go-ahead. Read about this and more in this week's marijuana legislative roundup.

Last week in cannabis legalization news, Maine lawmakers approved legislation to implement cannabis regulations, but...

In Berkeley, the city council passed legislation to make the liberal college town a “sanctuary city” for marijuana. Find out about that more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.