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Legislation and Regulation

12 US Senators Say Cannabis Should Be Descheduled, Demand Transparency From DEA

The dozen Democrats requested responses to six questions regarding the DEA’s rescheduling process.

January 30, 2024

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

Colorado

6 Governors Push Biden to Reschedule Cannabis Before Year’s End

Head executives from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and New York penned the letter to the White House.

December 6, 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

Oregon

Earl Blumenauer, Cannabis Reform Champion, Won’t Seek Reelection

The Oregon Democrat who founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus has served his current U.S. House district since 1996.

October 30, 2023

Finance

Verano’s Potential Launching Pad

Aaron Miles, chief investment officer for Verano, discusses how a Cboe Canada listing could propel the company to U.S. exchanges.

October 30, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Vote Count: How the SAFER Banking Act’s Markup Will Likely Shake Out

Two key Senate Banking Committee members will probably miss the markup hearing, but the revised legislation is poised for approval (maybe).

September 26, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Rescheduling Is Recriminalizing, Descheduling Is Decriminalizing

President of cannabis genetics company DNA Genetics, Rezwan Khan, weighs in on Biden's cannabis policy reform plan and how rescheduling or descheduling the plant would impact the industry.

August 29, 2023

Florida

Florida Governor Says ‘Drugs Are Killing This Country’ When Asked About Cannabis Policy

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential ticket in 2024, confirmed his stance on adult-use legalization during an event in Iowa.

August 28, 2023

International

Uruguay Reports 10.7 Million Grams of Cannabis Sold in Six Years of Legalization

The South American country was the first to legalize cannabis in the modern era, but its government retains tight control over production and use.

July 26, 2023

SAFE Banking Act

SAFE Banking Bill is Back—Back Again—Again, Again, Again …

The bipartisan federal legislation aimed at providing safe harbor to financial institutions servicing the cannabis industry was reintroduced in Congress.

April 27, 2023

Adult-Use Legalization Debate

Cannabis Policy Summit Congressional Forum: Bipartisan Enthusiasm & Predictions for Comprehensive Reform

The policy discussions on 4/20 saw legislators from both parties sharing optimism and plans for cannabis bills this session.

April 25, 2023