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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

Regulations and Reform

Mississippi Governor’s Veto Card Trivial on Cannabis

With House lawmakers passing an amended medical cannabis bill, 105-14, both chambers of the state Legislature show supermajority support in legalization.

January 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Six 2022 Industry Predictions from Eric Sklar of Napa Valley Fumé

He anticipates that the cannabis market could see increased investment and relief on banking.

January 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mississippi Senate Sends Stern Message to House, Governor in 46-5 Passage of Medical Cannabis Bill

The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act intends to accomplish the goals of voter-approved Initiative 65, which the state’s Supreme Court struck down.

January 14, 2022

California

Gov. Newsom Calls For Cannabis Tax Reform, More Retail in Budget Proposal

The California executive said market stabilization and support for small operators are at the forefront of policy changes, but details await.

January 13, 2022

Mississippi

Mississippi Senate Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Proposal

The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

January 13, 2022

Texas

Texas Gubernatorial Candidates Signal Support for Cannabis Decriminalization

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic front-runner Beto O’Rourke have discussed their stances on cannabis policy reform on the campaign trail.

January 12, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

New Governor, Reenactment Clause Could Mean Changes to Virginia’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has said he will not overturn the state’s law on legal possession and home cultivation, but he could request changes to the regulatory framework for business licensing and commercial sales.

January 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

A Portrait of One of Medical Cannabis’s Last Holdouts

This is the story of how the lack of access to medical cannabis in Mississippi separated mother and son by 16 hours, and how the state kicked reform down the road.

January 11, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Adult-Use Cannabis Debate Continues in South Dakota This Year

Lawmakers will consider several proposed bills on medical and adult-use cannabis when the 2022 legislative session starts Jan. 11.

January 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ahead of The New Year, Social Equity Remains a Priority For Many

Companies and organizations have launched new social equity-focused initiatives, while policymakers have extended industry access and reduced cannabis-related criminal penalties.

December 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

California Senator Plans to Introduce Bill to Eliminate State Cultivation Tax

Senator Mike McGuire and others are concerned the state’s industry is on the trajectory of market collapse.

December 9, 2021