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Legislation and Regulation

What to Expect from President Biden’s Cabinet on Cannabis

We’ve highlighted four names from the group President Biden has chosen to shape federal policy under his administration and analyzed what each of their selections might mean for cannabis.

January 20, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Michigan Governor Signs Expungement Bill Into Law, Illinois Collects More than $100 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue: Week in Review

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation into law this week that will automatically expunge criminal records for those convicted of certain cannabis-related offenses.

October 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Bill in D.C. Would Allow Returning Citizens to Work in the Medical Cannabis Industry

The legislation would repeal a rule that prevents anyone with a felony conviction or misdemeanor cannabis offense from working at a medical cannabis cultivation center or dispensary.

October 15, 2020

D.C.

Washington, D.C., Extends Medical Cannabis Protections for Public Workers

Legislators pass emergency amendment to protect workers from discrimination based on their legal medical cannabis use.

May 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Passes SAFE Banking Act as Part of New Coronavirus Relief Bill: UPDATE

The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, which has never before passed cannabis banking legislation.

May 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Canopy Growth Drastically Reduces Operations, Virginia Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

The Canadian licensed producer is ceasing operations at several of its locations to slow down cash-burn as its new CEO reviews costs.

April 18, 2020

Finance

Washington, D.C. Mayor Temporarily Allows Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Provide Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an emergency rule that will remain in effect for 120 days or until 45 days after the public health emergency ends, whichever comes first.

April 15, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

The Cannabis Lobby Is a Growing Force on Capitol Hill

Industry spending is growing year-over-year, with no signs of slowing down.

November 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

D.C. Mayor Calls for Cannabis Legalization, Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $6 Million: Week in Review

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is promoting a petition for the Safe Cannabis Sales Act 2019 and launching the Safe Cannabis DC campaign.

August 24, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

D.C. Mayor Reiterates Calls for Recreational Marijuana Legalization

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared it is time for the nation’s capital to legalize marijuana.

August 19, 2019

D.C.

Minority Cannabis Leaders Head to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Legalization and Equity in the Industry

Minorities for Medical Marijuana have planned a three-day event to highlight the need for equity and diversity in the legal cannabis industry.

May 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Mayor Muriel Bowser Unveils Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales in D.C.

Under current law, residents can legally grow and possess small amounts of cannabis, but they cannot legally purchase it.

May 2, 2019