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Legislation and Regulation

Biden's Order to Review Cannabis 'Truly Historic,' But What's at Stake?

Many industry experts agree removing cannabis from the list of Controlled Substances would be ideal. But a rescheduling could make things more complex—or even a 'disaster' for the state-legal industry.

October 26, 2022

D.C.

Industry Veteran Deborah Johnson Takes Reins at Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation

Sarah Chase, CFCR’s founding executive director, steps down.

October 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Industry, Lawmakers React to Biden's Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Efforts

Biden announced Oct. 6 a three-step plan to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses, urge state governors to pardon state-level offenses, and review how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 6, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Majority of Republican Voters Favor Cannabis Legislation: Poll

The polling signifies Republicans’ support for reform ahead of congressional midterm elections this November.

September 19, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

How Cannabis Operators Can Get Involved at the Federal Level

Irina Dashevsky, partner at Greenspoon Marder and co-chair of their cannabis practice group, describes why cannabis operators should get involved at the federal level and the steps they can take to get there.

September 6, 2022

Tomorrow in Cannabis

Regional Cannabis

Cannabis cultivators are eager to claim their product is unique based on how and where it is grown. Could regional designations used for wine benefit the cannabis industry?

August 25, 2022

D.C.

Steven Hawkins Out as US Cannabis Council CEO; Curaleaf’s Khadijah Tribble Takes Over

The organization’s executive leadership change comes on the heels of an equity-focused association resigning its membership.

August 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Association For Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine Resigns From US Cannabis Council

The association’s president said the influence of corporate cannabis priorities have hindered USCC’s focus on equitable cannabis policy reform.

August 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation Filed in US House Would Create Expungement Process for Federal Cannabis Misdemeanors

Rep. Troy Carter introduced The Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act July 29 amid renewed push for federal decriminalization.

August 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Legalization Debated During U.S. Senate Hearing

The July 26 hearing was conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism.

July 27, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Industry Advocates, Stakeholders Appraise Schumer’s Cannabis Bill

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to federally legalize cannabis “this year,” according to the majority leader.

July 22, 2022