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Legislation and Regulation

29 Lawmakers Urge President to Understand Necessity of Federally Descheduling Cannabis

The letter follows President Joe Biden’s October announcement that directed the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to review how cannabis is scheduled.

December 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Hopes Fade as Congress Scrambles to Approve Spending Deal

While some lawmakers are pushing to include the SAFE Banking Act in the omnibus spending bill, it is possible that cannabis banking reform efforts will be punted to 2023.

December 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Hampshire’s Top Lawmakers Collaborate on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

A bipartisan group of legislators in the state’s House of Representatives plan to introduce legislation to legalize the possession and sale of cannabis for adults 21 and older.

December 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Squashes Democrats’ Efforts to Add SAFE Banking Provisions to Defense Bill

McConnell called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to remove the cannabis-related language from the National Defense Authorization Act.

December 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: President Biden Signs Bipartisan Cannabis Research Bill

The legislation cleared its final congressional hurdle with a voice vote last month in the Senate, paving way for researchers to fully study the impacts of cannabis use.

December 2, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Independent Community Bankers Association, Affiliated State Associations Call on Senate to Pass SAFE Banking Act

The ICBA and 44 affiliated state associations submitted a letter to Senate leaders this week, urging them to calendar the legislation for a floor vote.

November 30, 2022

Oregon

Oregon Governor Grants Pardon to 45K for Cannabis Convictions

Gov. Kate Brown indicated that all court records associated with the pardoned offenses will be sealed at the judicial level.

November 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US Sen. Jacky Rosen Introduces Legislation to Provide Cannabis Businesses Access to Small Business Administration Loans, Programs

The Fair Access for Cannabis Small Business Act would ensure state-legal cannabis businesses can access SBA services, which have been off-limits to the federally illegal industry.

November 18, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

What’s Next for the Cannabis Industry Following the Midterm Elections?

Cannabis-focused attorneys share their predictions for the newly legalized adult-use markets in Maryland and Missouri, as well as how the federal landscape may shift heading into next year.

November 18, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Texas Congressman Compares ‘In It To Make Money’ Cannabis Industry to Slavery; Alabama Mayor Takes Issue

Rep. Pete Sessions’ comment came during a House subcommittee hearing on federal cannabis reform; Mayor Randall Woodfin called it offensive.

November 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

November 15, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

What Does Josh Shapiro’s Win Mean for Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Industry? Q&A With Jushi Chief Commercial Director Trent Woloveck

Woloveck discusses how Shapiro’s administration could help progress the industry in Pennsylvania.

November 14, 2022