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Cannabis Industry, Lawmakers React to Biden's Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Efforts

Biden announced Oct. 6 a three-step plan to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses, urge state governors to pardon state-level offenses, and review how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

15 Challenges Facing Cannabis Business Owners

Learn from executives who have endured obstacles and found success.

Advocacy Leaders Launch #SAFE4Equity Campaign to Educate, Support Passage of the SAFE Banking Act

#SAFE4Equity supports the inclusion of the SAFE Act in the final package currently being negotiated by the Senate to provide relief for small minority-owned cannabis businesses.

Cleveland Government Alters Approach to Cannabis Possession, From Attempting to Expunge Charges to Dismissing and Vacating Them

The city’s attempt last month to expunge 4,000 convictions was thwarted by Ohio state law.

2022 Medical Cannabis Hopes Dwindle in Kansas

A legalization bill is low on the priority list for when state lawmakers return for one final day of the 2022 legislative session later this month.

Cleveland Mayor Files for Expungement of More Than 4,000 Cannabis Convictions

The expungements would be for minor misdemeanor possession cases dating back to 2017.

New Jersey Misses Deadline to Review Cultivation Applications

Delaying the state’s licensure of adult-use cannabis cultivators could leave medical dispensaries transitioning to the new market short on supply.

Will Kansas Join the Medical Cannabis Legalization Club?

Proposed legislation to include 20-plus qualifying conditions was recently introduced in the state’s Senate.

Los Angeles Head Cannabis Regulator Cat Packer Exits Role

The first executive director of the city’s Department of Cannabis Regulation will be pursuing other professional opportunities.

California Department of Cannabis Control Proposes Rule Changes

The proposals are open to public comment through April 19, with the rulemaking process likely to extend to this fall.

Green Bay Relaxes Cannabis Laws; Wisconsin Legalization Support Soars

A recent poll shows a high of 61% of Wisconsinites support cannabis legalization as the state’s third-largest city reduces possession fines.

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