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Cannabis Rescheduling

21 US Lawmakers Express Frustration With DEA’s Inaction on Cannabis Rescheduling

The 11 senators and 10 House representatives urged for swift action to remove cannabis from a Schedule I listing in a new letter.

April 25, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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