This week, Cannabis Business Times is reflecting on the trends that shaped the industry this year. Although certainly not without its challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a sense of legitimacy to the industry in some ways, as cannabis businesses in many states were declared "essential" and allowed to stay open during coronavirus-related shutdowns earlier this year. This sense of legitimacy was further realized earlier this month, when the U.S. House passed the MORE Act, marking the first time a chamber of Congress has approved legislation to federally decriminalize cannabis.

As we close out 2020, which milestones are you celebrating most, and which trends have your attention as we head into the new year?

-Melissa Schiller, Senior Digital Editor