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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

High Tide, NuLeaf Naturals Join US National Compassionate Care Council as Founding Members

The Canadian cannabis company and its hemp CBD subsidiary join the council to help shape federal and state medical cannabis policies in the U.S.

March 4, 2026

Industry Headlines

ASTM International Committee D37 on Cannabis Elects New Leadership

S3 Collective board member and co-founder David Vaillencourt was elected as chair of the committee; CSQ’s Darwin Millard was elected vice chair.

January 8, 2026

Legislation and Regulation

Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands

Cannabis legalization represents a catalyst for empowering locals in more diverse ways that can help the culture rebuild and thrive.

September 8, 2025

Industry Headlines

National Cannabis Roundtable and US Cannabis Council Merge to Represent Industry Interests in Washington

The two largest industry groups agreed to combine their policy advocacy efforts to form the US Cannabis Roundtable as a leading voice for reform.

January 16, 2025

Nebraska

Nebraska Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Targeting Cannabis Ballot Measures This Week

Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong is weighing prohibitionist claims about signature validity for two legalization petitions.

September 23, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

UPDATE: US House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, provide expungements, and reinvest in those adversely impacted by the drug war.

June 28, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Study: Cannabis Dispensaries Increase Home Values by 2 Percentage Points on Average

Despite unfounded claims arguing that cannabis retailers can depreciate surrounding home prices, data from multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, show positive impacts.

June 6, 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

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Ben & Jerry's Doubles Down on Cannabis Justice Advocacy and Calls for Cleared Records, Starting with Arizona

The Vermont ice cream maker is supporting ACLU's call for state governors across the country to grant sentence reductions or pardons, legally known as clemency, to people serving cannabis-related sentences.

April 18, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC

Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.

April 16, 2024

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Coalition Forms to Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

ResponsiblePA advocates say legalization will put the commonwealth on a level playing field with neighboring states.

March 20, 2024

Florida

Coalition of Leading Florida Cannabis Operators Forms Florida Medical Marijuana Trade Association

The association’s mission is to advocate for Florida’s cannabis patients and industry.

February 29, 2024