Blue wave creates opportunities for cannabiz

Weed was only officially on the ballot in two states this week. But the Democrats' nationwide rout could accelerate legalization in several big states and federally. Polls consistently show cannabis to be among the most bipartisan issues in this still polarized country. But in Congress and state governments reform has often struggled against entrenched Republican opposition.

Here's the breakdown in several key jurisdictions:

Federal: Banking reform has repeatedly passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support and REC legalization has passed in the House with less Republican support. Neither has come . . .