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Puerto Rico’s governor just signed an executive order to legalize medical marijuana! That and more in this week’s cannabis legalization update.

Taking place May 19-21 at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo has grown to an expected attendance of over 2,000 individuals and 160 booths.

From the Heart of Dixie to the Lone Star State, from sea to shining sea, the tide is turning towards marijuana legalization. Here’s the latest in cannabis legalization news:

We’re seeing both progress and some roadblocks among the conservative states aiming for medical cannabis. Here’s the latest in marijuana legalization and legislation:

The cannabis movement continues, not just in the U.S., but at an international level, with Italy signing a motion to legalize cannabis and Jamaica leading the way towards cannabis reform.

The last two weeks brought us legislative updates full of monumental moments for cannabis, including Alaska and Washington, D.C. officially legalizing recreational cannabis.

With Alaska, Oregon, and Washington D.C. legalizing cannabis recreationally in the last election cycle, everyone is waiting to see which state will be next to join the legalization club.

More and more states are pushing for decriminalization and, if all goes well, we could see federal framework for legalized cannabis nationwide before the end of the year.

This week is full of battles to be won (and some have been won already!). Here’s the latest from the front lines of the cannabis movement:

Newly appointed Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced the administration will issue licenses to cannabis growers and dispensaries.