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Legislation and Regulation

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Remains Committed to Enforcing Federal Cannabis Laws

In an interview with Colorado Public Radio, Sessions revealed that he was never told to soften his stance after the Trump-Gardner deal and intends to uphold federal policy.

June 12, 2018

Colorado

Bipartisan STATES Act Would Exempt State-Legal Marijuana Markets From Controlled Substances Act

The bill would remove 280E burden from cannabis businesses.

May 29, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Will Co-Sponsor Marijuana Justice Act

Merkley will be the fifth U.S. senator to sign on as a co-sponsor.

May 23, 2018

Dispensary

House Appropriations Committee Advances Medical Cannabis Protections

The move may tee up a full House floor vote on a measure that directly impacts medical cannabis businesses.

May 17, 2018

Colorado

President Trump, Sen. Cory Gardner Strike Deal on Legalized Marijuana, Ending Standoff Over Justice Nominees

Trump says he will support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized marijuana.

April 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Former House Speaker John Boehner’s Appointment to Acreage Holdings’ Advisory Board Shocks Cannabis Industry, Federal Bipartisan Hemp Bill Introduced: Week In Review

We’ve rounded up our top 10 articles to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news.

April 13, 2018

Top Stories

Former House Speaker John Boehner’s Appointment to Acreage Holdings’ Advisory Board Stokes Optimism Among Cannabis Industry

The industry celebrates Boehner’s participation in the market, which will hopefully help advance policy reform.

April 11, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Bipartisan CARERS Marijuana Bill Holds Unintended Consequences

Two Iowa representatives are sponsoring the bill, which would empower Jeff Sessions.

March 28, 2018

Finance

With President’s Signature, $1.3-Trillion Budget Bill Continues Medical Marijuana Protections

The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment will continue through most of 2018.

March 23, 2018

Finance

Senate Bill Paves Way for Bank Funding to Budding Cannabis Industry

The bipartisan bill seeks an added layer of protections for state-legal cannabis businesses.

March 19, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

States Mull 'Sanctuary' Status for Marijuana Businesses

Some states that have legalized marijuana are considering providing so-called sanctuary status for licensed businesses, hoping to protect the fledgling industry from a shift in federal enforcement policy.

March 5, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Judge Dismisses Cannabis Lawsuit Against Jeff Sessions as Medical and Adult-Use Measures Advance Across Country: Week In Review

We’ve rounded up our top 10 articles to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news.

March 2, 2018