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SAFE Banking Act

Senate Banking Committee Witness Urges Members to Improve, Pass SAFE Banking Act

Aaron Klien, of the Brookings Institute, told lawmakers that legislation for the cannabis industry needs to address ‘costly and unproductive’ SAR filings.

February 5, 2025

SAFE Banking Act

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

January 30, 2025

Top Stories

Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List

The Democratic presidential candidate included cannabis reform among 14 items on her immediate priority list.

October 25, 2024

Top Stories

Kamala Harris Vows to Legalize Cannabis as ‘Law of the Land,” Fight for National Industry

The presidential candidate said she plans to legalize marijuana at the federal level to break down ‘unjust legal barriers’ for Black men and other Americans.

October 14, 2024

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

US Senator Proposes to Federally Regulate Hemp Products, Not Prohibit

Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act to ‘clean up’ the hemp market and keep products out of kids’ hands.

September 26, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Cannabis Rescheduling in New Letter

Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Pete Sessions spearheaded the letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, saying rescheduling lacks “adequate science.”

July 12, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

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.

June 28, 2024

Ohio

Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May

Cannabis rescheduling, Senators’ SAFER Banking stances, and Ohio localities with adult-use moratoriums were also among the most-read articles this month.

May 30, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Rescheduling: Where Do We Go From Here?

The legal team at Vicente addressed the significance of the potential move to reschedule cannabis, detailing the ramifications for state-legal cannabis businesses and what could happen next, during a webinar. Here are 12 key takeaways from the event.

May 10, 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