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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Advocacy Organizations Press Biden on Policy Reform Ahead of 4/20

A coalition of 85 local, state and national groups sent a letter to President Joe Biden this week urging him and his administration to federally deschedule cannabis.

April 19, 2023

Cannabis Price Compression

Verano CEO Says 2023 Will Be ‘Inflection Point’ for Cannabis Industry

As smaller operators struggle to weather the industry downturn, George Archos forecasts favorable M&A deals in attractive markets.

March 31, 2023

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

After Oklahoma, the Cannabis Industry Eagerly Awaits Legalization Action Elsewhere

Attorneys share their reactions to state legislatures considering legalization, what they make of voters rejecting an adult-use market in Oklahoma, and what it all means for federal policy reform.

March 14, 2023

Federal Cannabis Legalization

5 Cannabis Laws to Watch This Year

More federal reform is possible following the passage of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, while there is an ever-increasing push for legalization at the state level.

February 17, 2023

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

Senator Files PREPARE Act to Smooth Way for Federal Legalization

The legislation’s sponsors intend to lay the groundwork for developing a regulatory framework ahead of nationwide cannabis reform.

December 2, 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

US House Members Release Memo on Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization, Descheduling, Propose Reforms

The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties released the joint memo ahead of a Nov. 15 hearing on cannabis.

November 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Discusses Federal and State Cannabis Policy Ahead of Congressional Hearing Testimony

GACC leaders Randal John Meyer and Rezwan Khan broke down some of the industry trade group’s approaches and positions on state and federal reform.

November 14, 2022

California

Helmand Valley Growers Co., Battle Brothers Foundation Push for Veteran Cannabis Access

Bryan Buckley, U.S. Marine veteran and founder of HVGC and Battle Brothers, recently lobbied Congress members on Capitol Hill and is partnering with institutions to conduct veteran cannabis research.

November 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to Introduce Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Hickenlooper’s PREPARE Act, a Senate companion to Rep. Dave Joyce’s bill in the House, directs the attorney general to develop regulations that would be enacted as soon as the federal government legalizes cannabis.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

To Reschedule or Deschedule? Plant-Touching Businesses Weigh In

Owners and operators of cannabis companies across the U.S. say they would like to see cannabis completely descheduled as a result of President Joe Biden’s order to review cannabis’s status under the Controlled Substances Act.

November 7, 2022