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Texas

Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested for Felony Cannabis Possession

The 2016 NBA champion could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

August 4, 2022

International

UPDATE: Brittney Griner Convicted, Sentenced to 9 Years On Cannabis Possession Charges in Russia

The U.S. basketball star was found guilty in a Moscow court on Thursday after a month-long trial.

August 4, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner Pleads With President Biden: ‘Please Don’t Forget About Me’

The two-time Olympic gold medalist penned her letter to the President while in Russian detention.

July 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Want to Intern For the White House? Prior Cannabis Use Remains a Deal Breaker

The Biden administration recently released intern eligibility requirements for the fall 2022 session, and the president’s cannabis stance hasn’t changed.

June 7, 2022

D.C.

Biden Takes First Action on Clemency Powers Since Elected

The president will use his authority to pardon three and commute the sentences of 75 people serving time for non-violent drug offenses.

April 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Biden Continues Ban on D.C. Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Budget Proposal

The proposed $5.8-trillion budget for 2023 includes what is known as the Harris Rider, which blocks Washington officials from implementing commercial cannabis sales.

March 28, 2022

Finance

Biden Anti-Cannabis Stock Policy Revealed in New Uncovering

Under expanded employee conduct guidelines, the White House discourages those seeking security clearances from investing in cannabis companies.

March 3, 2022

Industry Headlines

NORML Calls Upon President Biden to Pardon Non-Violent Federal Cannabis Offenses

A coalition of businesses and groups have joined in calling for justice.

February 15, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

What to Expect from President Biden’s Cabinet on Cannabis

We’ve highlighted four names from the group President Biden has chosen to shape federal policy under his administration and analyzed what each of their selections might mean for cannabis.

January 20, 2021

Colorado

How U.S. House, Senate Results Could Influence Cannabis Legislation

A Democratic majority in the Senate could seal a deal or two for the industry, while more Republicans in both chambers could move into cannabis’ corner as recent state legalization wins indicate widespread voter support.

November 11, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

What Would a Joe Biden Presidency Mean for the Cannabis Industry?

Industry stakeholders weigh in on the fate of cannabis policy reform efforts under a Biden administration, as well as which other factors in the 2020 election could create meaningful change.

November 9, 2020

California

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris Gets VP Nod on Joe Biden's Democratic Ticket

What does this mean for cannabis?

August 12, 2020