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New Mexico

New Mexico House Rep. Urges Federal Statute to Protect State Cannabis Laws

Bill McCamley (D-Mesilla Park) has introduced a House Memorial that makes a statement about recent federal actions related to cannabis.

January 25, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Congress Passes Spending Bill, Extends Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment Until Feb. 8

Monday’s decision ends the federal government shutdown, keeps the key medical marijuana protection intact and funds the government for three more weeks.

January 23, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania Attorney General Stands Up for State's Medical Marijuana Law

“It’s my job to uphold the law here in Pennsylvania; and on a bipartisan basis, the legislature passed and the governor signed a medicinal marijuana law that is very popular,” Josh Shapiro said.

January 23, 2018

Colorado

Pueblo County Joins Letter Urging Sessions to Leave Colorado Marijuana Laws Alone

"There is greater uncertainty for local governments that are licensing and regulating cannabis," a county commissioner wrote.

January 23, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Spending Bill Includes Uncertainty Over Medical Marijuana Protections

Last night’s U.S. House vote included a debate on the merits of marijuana prosecution priorities.

January 19, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New Marijuana Legislation Will Let States Decide Their Own Cannabis Laws Again, Elizabeth Warren Announces

The Massachusetts senator offered few details on this future legislation.

January 17, 2018

Interviews & Opinion

Here’s What Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Said About the Cole Memo Repeal

Remarks at a public event in West Palm Beach, Fla., offer some insight into federal policy shift.

January 16, 2018

Dispensary

Bipartisan Bill Would Stop Federal Government From Prosecuting State-Legal Marijuana Operators

The REFER Act would limit the discretion of U.S. attorneys in marijuana cases, following the recent Cole Memo repeal.

January 16, 2018

Interviews & Opinion

Week in Review: Cannabis News You Can’t Afford To Miss

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

January 12, 2018

Colorado

Differing Views: U.S. Attorneys Address Cole Memo Repeal

Some prosecutors are leaning into Jeff Sessions’ policy shift, while others are downplaying its impact.

January 12, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Cory Booker and Kamala Harris Join Senate Judiciary Committee Following DOJ Policy Shift

The senators bring a firmer pro-marijuana stance to the committee as Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recent announcement casts uncertainty.

January 11, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Sources in Congress Say U.S. Justice Department Blindsided Banking Agency on Marijuana Policy Flip

The DOJ failed to notify federal officials who advise banks in states where the drug is legal.

January 11, 2018