A 2024 Pew Research Center survey of over 5,000 U.S. adults offers a detailed look at national attitudes toward marijuana legalization. The results show overwhelming support for medical use, majority backing for recreational legalization, and nuanced views on how policy impacts communities, economies, and the criminal justice system. The report explores partisan and demographic breakdowns, generational divides, and perceptions of safety and substance use. Download the report below to see how Americans are thinking about cannabis, and where opinions diverge.

A 2022 Idaho Statesman and SurveyUSA poll reveals strong support for medical legalization, mixed views on recreational use, and broad opposition to jail time for possession. The article dives into party breakdowns, border dynamics, and lived experiences that bring the numbers to life, including perspectives from veterans, lawmakers, and everyday Idahoans navigating pain management, enforcement realities, and access across state lines. Click the link below to check out the article and learn more about Idahoans’ thoughts on marijuana.

In October 2022, SurveyUSA interviewed 550 Idahoans on marijuana-related issues and found broad support for medical legalization. Sixty-eight percent of Idahoans surveyed said marijuana should be legal for medical use, with support spanning demographic groups. Additionally, insights on Idahoans’ opinions of recreational use and thoughts on jail time for possession were captured, and the results may surprise you. While these results don’t indicate policy shifts, they do offer a snapshot of how Idahoans view Idaho’s marijuana laws and where public sentiment may differ from current state policy.