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Interviews & Opinion

‘A Unique Opportunity:’ Q&A with the Nebraska Cannabis Association

The organization’s leaders say it is only a matter of time before the state legalizes cannabis—and they want to rally industry stakeholders to be a part of the process.

October 1, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

The Weldon Project Aims to End Incarceration for Cannabis

The organization sent a letter to the Biden administration earlier this month, urging the president to pardon those still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses.

September 28, 2021

Finance

The Fight to Raise Capital

Wanda James of Simply Pure Dispensary describes her challenges when raising capital for her cannabis business and what the industry needs to change to be more equitable and inclusive.

September 24, 2021

Compliance

Amazon Announces Support of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The draft legislation ‘makes a number of important changes’ the company stands by.

September 21, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Industry Organizations Submit Feedback on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The U.S. Cannabis Council and Marijuana Policy Project are critical of the bill’s tax structure, how federal legalization might affect state-legal cannabis programs and more.

September 9, 2021

International

Panama Legalizes Medical Cannabis: Week in Review

This means big business—and, more importantly, great reforms in civil rights and criminal justice.

September 4, 2021

Ohio

Ohio Ballot Board Certifies Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol's Initiative as Single Issue

The certification clears the way for CRMLA to begin collecting signatures.

August 30, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware Lawmaker Will Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill in January

An adult-use legalization bill stalled in the House earlier this year after debate over a social equity fund included in the legislation.

August 30, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Attorney General Approves Revised Language for Cannabis Legalization Measure

Earlier this month, Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a previous version of the language, which was submitted by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.

August 24, 2021

Ohio

Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Resubmits Summary Language in Ohio

The submission addresses issues previously flagged by the Attorney General’s office.

August 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Advocates Try Again to Place Medical Cannabis Legalization Measure on Nebraska’s Ballot

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is fine-tuning language for an initiative it hopes to qualify for the 2022 election.

August 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

A group of Democratic state legislators announced the legislation at a dispensary in South Beloit, Ill.

August 11, 2021