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#Countdown4Clemency Campaign Calls on Biden to Keep Promise, Free 3,000 People Incarcerated for Cannabis
The Last Prisoner Project and cannabis advocates launched the campaign to urge Biden to use his clemency power before the end of his term.
September 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
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
Legislation and Regulation
Biden Reaffirms Cannabis Stance During Campaign Stop
The president said he’s kept his promise on reform during a political event at South Carolina’s First-in-the-Nation dinner.
January 29, 2024
Industry Headlines
Ayr Wellness Targets Restorative Justice Initiatives in Recent Campaign
Ayr is donating $1.12 of every transaction made at its retail locations between Dec. 5 and Dec. 16 to Freedom Grow and the Minorities for Medical Marijuana Project Clean Slate initiative.
December 7, 2022
Legislation and Regulation
Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform
Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.
November 15, 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
Interviews & Opinion
Helping Hispanics in Cannabis: ‘Let’s Get You Involved in this New Economy’
Brian Vicente and Antonio Valdez with the National Hispanic Cannabis Council discuss cannabis stigma, social equity programs and opportunities that exist for Latinos in the industry.
October 13, 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
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