State legalization efforts are unfolding throughout the country in 2025—from medical to adult-use proposals—and cannabis readers didn’t want to miss out on any of the details about our nation’s top contenders for reform.

Our “12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025” forecast led the way as Cannabis Business Times’ top-performing article in March. The in-depth breakdown includes states that are “likely” to legalize, as well as those that are listed as “maybe,” “to watch” and “wildcards.”

Taking the No. 2 spot among the most-read articles this month was a write-up on the Texas Senate passing legislation to ban consumable hemp products containing any amount of THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids in a prohibition move that would debilitate a state industry that now has a $10 billion economic impact with 53,000 workers.

“These people are not good people. They’re evil. They don’t care. It’s all about the bottom line,” said Texas Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, who is sponsoring the bill.

In the No. 3 spot was a piece on a pair of bipartisan Idaho House lawmakers introducing a medical cannabis legalization bill just days after the state Legislature approved a joint resolution to block citizens from voting on cannabis legalization initiatives. However, “No growing, selling or production of cannabis in Idaho would be permitted” under this legislation.

Other stories among the most-read articles this month covered cannabis tax hikes in California and New Jersey, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of an adult-use sales bill, and CBT’s 2025 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For award recipients.

Don’t miss out on our Top 10 storiesfrom March.

The Top 10

No. 10: North Carolina Representative Files Cannabis Legalization Bill for Adults 21+

House Rep. Jordan Lopez introduced the Marijuana Legalization and Reinvestment Act to regulate and tax licensed dispensary sales.

No. 9: California Supreme Court Decertifies Appellate Decision That Blocked Cannabis Cultivator’s Use of Easement

The Supreme Court ‘de-published’ the appellate decision, allowing the cultivator to transport its cannabis over a neighbor’s land for distribution.

No. 8: Cannabis Rescheduling Participant Boots Perkins Coie as Counsel for DEA Hearing Process

John J. Mulrooney, the DEA’s chief administrative law judge, granted Perkins Coie’s motion to withdraw as counsel for Hemp for Victory.

No. 7: Meet the 2025 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For

The sixth annual ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ program recognizes organizations that stand out for their ongoing efforts to create great places to work.

No. 6: Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill, Again

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin rejected the Democratic-passed legislation that aimed to provide adults 21 and older tested and regulated products.

No. 5: New Jersey Governor Proposes 500% Tax Hike on Cannabis Cultivators as $7 Million Fund Remains Untouched

Gov. Phil Murphy proposed that licensed growers pay an additional $200 per pound tax when they sell or transfer products.

No. 4: California’s 2nd Largest City to Hike Cannabis Tax 25% Amid $258M Deficit

San Diego City Council members approved a tax increase on cannabis retailers starting May 1 in hopes of closing the budget deficit.

No. 3: Idaho Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Legalization Bill Days After Passing Resolution to Block Voters’ Powers

The bipartisan legislation to legalize medical cannabis aims to set up a system of importation that collides with federal law.

No. 2: Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC: ‘These People Are Not Good People,’ Senator Says

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who supports the bill, said products with intoxicating hemp derivatives are ‘a poison in our public.’

No. 1: 12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.