The drive to legalize marijuana in the United States – both medically and recreationally – has been in full force for a while. This year, in fact, there are several states that will have marijuana prohibition-ending initiatives on their ballots this year.

Legalizing recreational marijuana started in Washington and Colorado. Then, he spread to Alaska and Oregon. After this year’s election concludes, many state residents are hopeful their state will be added to the list.

According to CNN, there are at least 8 states that are likely to legalize some form of marijuana this year. California, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Maine all have the legalization of recreational marijuana on their ballot this year; and Florida, Missouri and Arkansas all have the legalization of medical marijuana on their ballot this year.

For most of these states, the economic and financial benefits Colorado, Washington, and other states have been able to enjoy by legalizing marijuana are too great to ignore. [Read more at Inquisitr]