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Adult-Use Legalization Bill

MORE Act Committee Hearing Postponed to March 30

The broad federal cannabis reform bill has already received five proposed amendments for the House Rules Committee to consider.

March 28, 2022

D.C.

MORE Act Vote on Deck in U.S. House, Again

After first passing the legislation to remove cannabis as a federally controlled substance in 2020, House members could vote on the bill next week.

March 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Washington Dispensary Worker Fatally Shot During Robbery

The shooting in Tacoma is the latest in a string of violent robberies in western Washington, highlighting a lack of banking reform in the industry.

March 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Reps. Mace and Lee Introduce Resolution Instructing UN to Deschedule Cannabis

The U.S. representatives came together in bipartisan backing of a resolution they say would support global research and reform

March 18, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

D.C. Remains on Cannabis Sales Sideline in New Omnibus Bill

Congress retained a rider provision in its spending package, which prevents the city from launching commercial cannabis sales.

March 10, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Drug Policy Alliance Leads 50+ Organizations in Calling on Congress to Finally Remove D.C. Marijuana Rider

The organization says this is a momentous opportunity to untie the hands of D.C. policymakers and allow the district to tap into the economic, public health and public safety benefits of legalization eight years after D.C. voters passed Initiative 71.

March 4, 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

Legislation and Regulation

Amazon Endorses U.S. Rep. Mace’s States Reform Act

The company’s support for ending federal prohibition aligns with its policy to exclude cannabis from pre-employment drug screenings.

January 25, 2022

D.C.

Marijuana Policy Project Announces New President and CEO

Toi Hutchinson, former Illinois chief cannabis regulator and former Illinois state senator, will take the helm in January.

December 20, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Ohio U.S. Sens. Brown, Portman Split on Federal Cannabis Policy

Brown voices concerns over racial disparities and injustices caused by prohibition; Portman expresses perception of increased use among youth.

November 19, 2021

D.C.

Initiative 71 Authors Urge DC Council to Include Cottage Industry Licenses

The amendment's focus is on opening D.C. farmers' markets to adult-use cannabis sales and licensing sales by D.C. craft cultivators and cottage industry entrepreneurs.

November 17, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

GOP Congresswoman Mace Spices Up Federal Cannabis Legalization

The South Carolina Republican introduced the States Reform Act, an alternative path to broad cannabis reform.

November 15, 2021