Tag: CBT > Politics

Virginia

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Substitute for Cannabis Sales Bill

The legislation, to allow adult-use dispensary sales in 2027, is in jeopardy of failing after lawmakers declined to take up the governor’s amendments.

April 22, 2026

Impacts of Cannabis Legalization

2 US Senators Team With SAM on Bill to Study Cannabis Impacts on Medicaid

The legislation would require the federal government to collect data on Medicaid spending associated with cannabis-related hospital visits.

April 21, 2026

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senator Suggests GOP Colleagues Won’t ‘Waste’ Vote on Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Sen. Dan Laughlin reaffirmed he still expects the Democratic House to pass his adult-use bill first; otherwise, his fellow Republicans won’t risk their vote.

April 16, 2026

Tennessee

Tennessee Lawmakers Aim to Take Cannabis Rescheduling Out of Expert Hands, Reserve for Themselves

The Legislature sent Gov. Bill Lee legislation to strip health and substance abuse officials of their authority to align state law with federal law.

April 15, 2026

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Legislature Sends Bill to ‘Modernize’ Cannabis Program to Governor’s Desk

The bill aims to restructure the Cannabis Control Commission, provide economic flexibility to businesses and broaden consumer liberties.

April 9, 2026

Finance

US Cannabis Companies Could ‘Ring the Bell’ at US Stock Markets Under New Bill

Bipartisan lawmakers filed legislation to provide U.S. cannabis businesses with access to traditional lending services and financing options.

March 23, 2026

SAFE Banking Act

Republican Champion for Cannabis Safe Banking Won’t Seek Senate Reelection

Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who fought to provide safe harbor to financial institutions wishing to serve the cannabis industry, won’t seek a third term.

March 5, 2026

Hawaii

Hawaii Senate Advances ‘Low-Dose’ Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The chamber’s Health and Human Services Committee approved legislation allowing those 21 and older to use cannabis with no licensed program in place.

February 19, 2026

Hemp

2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers

The bill’s draft language would allow hemp farmers to self-designate as industrial producers while aligning with a federal ban on intoxicating products.

February 16, 2026

Hemp

13 GOP House Reps Oppose Hemp Product Ban Ahead of Vote to End Shutdown

The House needs 217 votes to reopen the government; at least 13 of 219 GOP members oppose the intoxicating hemp language.

November 12, 2025

Hemp

US Hemp Roundtable Strongly Opposes Proposed Senate Language to Recriminalize Hemp

The hemp business advocacy organization estimates the language in a federal government funding bill will ‘wipe out’ 95% of the industry.

November 10, 2025

Minnesota

Closing Farm Bill ‘Loophole’ Would Help Hemp Industry ‘Thrive,’ Minnesota AG Says

Attorney General Keith Ellison said he remains supportive of Minnesota’s hemp edible market after signing a letter asking Congress to ban synthetic THC products.

November 3, 2025