Anticipation for state-level cannabis legalization and federal reform tied to the upcoming presidential election had Cannabis Business Times readers not wanting to miss out on being in the know this month. A 2024 election preview for the four states where voters could legalize cannabis on Nov. 5 led CBT’s top 10 most-read articles in October. These states include Florida (adult-use), Nebraska (medical), North Dakota (adult-use) and South Dakota (adult-use). “One common ingredient plays into the likelihood of success for all four states this year: Higher voter turnouts for presidential elections are generally viewed as favorable for passing cannabis-related ballot measures by legalization advocates,” CBT reported. Reader’s attention also gravitated toward a pair of articles on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign promises to legalize cannabis as the “law of the land” and prioritize federal cannabis legalization on her to-do list. “[My agenda] will legalize recreational marijuana and ensure that all Americans have opportunities to succeed as this new industry takes shape,” Harris said in a public statement this month. Meanwhile, an in-depth report on 21 states with the highest and lowest cannabis sales per dispensary location took the No. 3 spot on this month’s list; and an article on GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s appearance in a Florida cannabis legalization ad landed in the No. 5 spot. Articles covering California’s mass embargo for KUSH-manufactured products; California’s path to save hundreds of Mendocino cannabis growers; California delivery company Eaze’s apparent demise; eight dispensary workers’ arrests in Arkansas; and the legal tug-of-war on hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations also appeared among the most-read stories in October. CATCH UP ON THE TOP 10 STORIES FROM OCTOBER | 
