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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

Federal Cannabis Legalization

36 US House Democrats Urge Biden to Grant Cannabis Clemency For Thousands

Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Barbara Lee and Earl Blumenauer spearheaded a letter asking for those currently incarcerated to be released.

March 14, 2024

Regulations and Reform

DOJ Declines to Address Media Inquiry on Cannabis Rescheduling, Points to 2020 Resource Guide

A Department of Justice spokesperson said the government has nothing further to provide beyond its confirmation of review.

February 27, 2024

International

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.

February 22, 2024

Nevada

US Senator Says ‘Congress Has Failed’ to Keep Up on Cannabis Reform

Sen. Jacky Rosen said Nevada’s economy and small businesses have benefited from legalization.

February 19, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

DEA, Attorney General Miss Deadline to Respond to 12 US Senators on Cannabis Rescheduling

The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to keep its process behind closed doors despite a congressional letter demanding transparency.

February 14, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

VP Kamala Harris Touts Changing ‘Federal Marijuana Policy’ in Campaign Video

Many industry stakeholders and advocates pushed back, saying the White House hasn’t changed anything since Biden took office.

February 12, 2024