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Safety

Where All 100 US Senators Stand on SAFER Banking Act

At least 59 senators support or likely support the cannabis reform legislation as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds keys to floor vote.

May 8, 2024

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

US Senate Democrats Forgo Addressing Intoxicating Hemp in 2024 Farm Bill Summary

Agriculture Committee leaders released framework for the bill’s reauthorization, which would reduce barriers for industrial hemp farmers.

May 2, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

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.

May 1, 2024

California

The State of Federal Cannabis Reform Leads CBT’s Most-Read Articles in April

4/20 deals and events, California tax defaults, and nationwide municipal opt outs also highlighted Cannabis Business Times’ most popular stories this month.

April 25, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024?

U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.

April 20, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Schumer Says He’ll ‘Turn’ to Cannabis Banking Bill Soon

The U.S. Senate majority leader mentioned the SAFER Banking Act among a short list of legislative priorities this year.

March 7, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Which US Senators Have Signed Their Names to the SAFER Banking Act of 2023?

Since the revised cannabis banking bill was introduced in late September, 36 lawmakers have decided to sign the legislation. Here’s the (fluid) list.

February 29, 2024

Alabama

CBT’s Most Popular Articles: December

Here are Cannabis Business Times’ most-viewed stories this month.

December 28, 2023

Federal Cannabis Legalization

US Congressman Introduces Bill to Remove Cannabis From CSA, Allow Interstate Commerce, Provide 280E Relief

The legislation has bipartisan support, including from the co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.

December 8, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

US Senator Asks 8 Banking CEOs If They Support SAFER Banking Act; 1 Raises Hand

The senator, who was the lone Democrat to oppose the legislation during a committee markup in September, pressed the top bankers on the cannabis issue.

December 7, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

As Ohio Legalizes Cannabis, the State’s Junior US Senator Opposes SAFER Banking for Industry

The “upsides of this bill are overstated,” Sen. JD Vance said about providing federal safe harbor to banks servicing state-sanctioned cannabis companies.

November 22, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: US House Rep. Nancy Mace Files Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

The South Carolina congresswoman has garnered bipartisan support for her legislation, but her own party could hold House Speaker turmoil against her.

November 8, 2023