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Legislation and Regulation
Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024?
U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.
April 20, 2024
Cannabisreform Display
Virginia
Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says ‘Cannabis is bad for Virginians’ and questions legalization’s impact on youth health and safety in veto message.
April 1, 2024
Youngkin Merged
Cannabis Rescheduling
3 GOP Senators Tell DEA Not to Reschedule Cannabis
Led by former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the senators argue rescheduling would violate an international treaty in letter to DEA administrator.
March 27, 2024
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah
Cannabis Rescheduling
Biden’s Failed Actions on Cannabis Issues ‘Borders on Political Malpractice,’ Lawmaker Says
Rep. Earl Blumenauer asked Health Secretary Xavier Becerra to relay his concerns on cannabis reform to the president during a committee hearing.
March 22, 2024
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., grills U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing March 21.
Cannabis Rescheduling
Is Cannabis in Schedule I or V? HHS Secretary Forgets
U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra couldn’t remember the plant’s classification during a subcommittee hearing on his department’s budget request, during which a dispute over HHS’ rescheduling recommendation arose.
March 20, 2024
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Legislation and Regulation
Schumer Says He’ll ‘Turn’ to Cannabis Banking Bill Soon
The U.S. Senate majority leader mentioned the SAFER Banking Act among a short list of legislative priorities this year.
March 7, 2024
Schumer Safer
North Carolina
2 US Senators Urge DEA, Other Agencies to ‘Uphold’ Law on Tribal Cannabis Sales in North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to launch the state’s first adult-use cannabis sales on April 20.
March 5, 2024
Aerial view of Cherokee, North Carolina. Cherokee is the capital of the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and part of the traditional homelands of the Cherokee people.
Virginia
Virginia Bill to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Now in Governor’s Hands
Democratic lawmakers came to a consensus on legislation that Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin hasn’t shown 'any interest' in signing.
March 1, 2024
Virginia Sales
New Hampshire
UPDATE: New Hampshire House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
The bipartisan legislation, which would limit a regulated marketplace to 15 dispensaries, is scheduled for floor consideration this week.
February 21, 2024
Newhampshire Au
Nevada
US Senator Says ‘Congress Has Failed’ to Keep Up on Cannabis Reform
Sen. Jacky Rosen said Nevada’s economy and small businesses have benefited from legalization.
February 19, 2024
Jackyrosen
Cannabis Rescheduling
GOP Candidate Nikki Haley Addresses Federal Cannabis Reform
During a recent CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall, CNN’s Jake Tapper asked GOP candidate Nikki Haley whether or not she would support the FDA's recent recommendation to reclassify cannabis to a Schedule III drug.
February 7, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley addresses a town hall audience at a campaign event in New Hampshire in December 2023.
Legislation and Regulation
Florida Lawmakers Propose Raising Ballot Initiative Passage Threshold to 67%
A House subcommittee advanced the joint resolution, which would need to go before voters in the November 2024 election to pass.
January 31, 2024
Florida state Rep. Rick Roth, R-West Palm Beach, introduces his resolution Jan. 29 before the House Ethics, Elections and Open Government Subcommittee.
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