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NCIA’s Founding CEO Stepping Down After 15 Years

Aaron Smith is resigning his executive position with the National Cannabis Industry Association but plans to remain on the board.

Indiana House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I

A supermajority shot down a Democrat’s attempt to delist cannabis from the state’s list of controlled substances.

Nebraska Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Targeting Cannabis Ballot Measures This Week

Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong is weighing prohibitionist claims about signature validity for two legalization petitions.

UPDATE: US House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, provide expungements, and reinvest in those adversely impacted by the drug war.

Study: Cannabis Dispensaries Increase Home Values by 2 Percentage Points on Average

Despite unfounded claims arguing that cannabis retailers can depreciate surrounding home prices, data from multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, show positive impacts.

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to deschedule marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

Ben & Jerry's Doubles Down on Cannabis Justice Advocacy and Calls for Cleared Records, Starting with Arizona

The Vermont ice cream maker is supporting ACLU's call for state governors across the country to grant sentence reductions or pardons, legally known as clemency, to people serving cannabis-related sentences.

Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC

Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.

Pennsylvania Coalition Forms to Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

ResponsiblePA advocates say legalization will put the commonwealth on a level playing field with neighboring states.

Coalition of Leading Florida Cannabis Operators Forms Florida Medical Marijuana Trade Association

The association’s mission is to advocate for Florida’s cannabis patients and industry.

Behind DEA’s 1975 Admission That Rescheduling Cannabis Does Not Violate International Treaty

The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.

Mike Tyson Urges President Biden to Release People Incarcerated For Federal Cannabis Offenses

In his letter to Biden, the former pro boxer indicated his support for The Weldon Project, an organization dedicated to securing the release of people serving time for cannabis-related offenses and providing pathways toward expungement.

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