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4 Bipartisan Senators File SAFE Banking Act for Cannabis Industry

The legislation, which previously passed seven times in the House, aims to provide a safe harbor to banks and credit unions wishing to serve the industry.

White House Asks Congress to Revise Hemp Definition, Delay THC Product Ban

The president’s Office of Management and Budget is pushing Congress to include the ‘fair treatment of hemp products’ in funding legislation.

DEA Judge Sets Cannabis Hearing Schedule, Won’t Consider More Participants

The administrative law judge declined to consider pleas from non-parties to participate in the rescheduling hearing for the proposed Schedule III rule.

Should DEA’s One-Sided Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Be Reason for Concern?

The government may lack a sufficient administrative record to defend a Schedule III decision in judicial review without any pro-rescheduling participants.

Cannabis Council of Canada Suspends Active Operations

The national voice for licensed cannabis producers and processors is entering a period of dormancy amid headwinds in the sector.

Virginia Sends New Cannabis Legalization Bill to Governor Via Budget Deal

The deal includes implementing an adult-use marketplace with dispensary sales scheduled to begin in July 2027 for those 21 and older.

Vermont Governor Signs Cannabis Bill to Double Purchase Limits, Prepare for Interstate Trade

The new law also reduces cultivation fees, abolishes integrated licenses and creates a cannabis events pilot program.

Oregon Cannabis Wholesaler Withdraws Challenge to Interstate Commerce

Jefferson Packing House filed a voluntary dismissal notice for its federal lawsuit that argued the dormant Commerce Clause applies to cannabis.

DEA Names 7 Anti-Rescheduling Parties for Cannabis Hearing, Zero Pro Parties

Derek C. Julius will be the DEA’s chief administrative law judge to oversee the hearing of a proposed rule to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug.

Feds Haven’t Provided ‘Clear Guidance, Feedback’ to Ohio on Cannabis Rescheduling

The state’s Division of Cannabis Control ‘doesn’t have a lot of great answers’ for its dual-licensed operators, the department’s legal counsel says.

National Restaurant Association Urges Congress to Regulate, Not Ban, Hemp THC Drinks

The business association for the restaurant industry sent a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, lobbying to delay a forthcoming federal ban.

Virginia Will Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Sales in 2027

Gov. Abigail Spanberger and state lawmakers reached a deal to establish a retail marketplace through budget negotiations.

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