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Mergers and Acquisitions

Cowen Analysts Track Cannabis Market Trends in New Report

The investment bank’s ‘THEMES 2022’ handbook provides data, opinions and forecasts about the cannabis industry, from lobbying efforts to MSO expansions.

December 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Bipartisan Cannabis Expungement Bill Introduced in Congress

Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the HOPE Act to assist state and local governments in expunging cannabis convictions.

December 3, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Seven Months Later, South Dakota Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The court ruled Nov. 24 that it will not reinstate 2020 voter-approved Amendment A.

November 24, 2021

Finance

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Urges Congressional Leaders to Keep SAFE Banking Act in Defense Spending Package

Lawmakers are encouraging members of the Armed Services Committees in the House and Senate to keep the banking legislation in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.

November 24, 2021

Montana

Montana Officials Strike Rule That Would Have Barred Cannabis Licensees From Selling Hemp

The state’s Department of Revenue reversed course after receiving industry pushback on the rule, which would have banned dispensaries from selling CBD products.

November 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Legislation in Pennsylvania Would Allow Medical Cannabis Patients to Grow Plants at Home

Republican Sen. Dan Laughlin and Democratic Sen. Sharif Street have introduced the Medical Marijuana Home Cultivation Bill.

November 19, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Ohio U.S. Sens. Brown, Portman Split on Federal Cannabis Policy

Brown voices concerns over racial disparities and injustices caused by prohibition; Portman expresses perception of increased use among youth.

November 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Industry Stakeholders, Policymakers Share Perspectives on States Reform Act

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace unveiled the legislation Nov. 15 to allow state governments to regulate cannabis products through the health-and-safety oversights of their choosing.

November 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Indiana Democrats Plan to Push for Medical, Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Next Year

The party expressed its support for policy reform ahead of Organizational Day for legislators.

November 16, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

GOP Congresswoman Mace Spices Up Federal Cannabis Legalization

The South Carolina Republican introduced the States Reform Act, an alternative path to broad cannabis reform.

November 15, 2021

Ohio

Ohio Republican Aims High With Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

The legislation would allow physicians to recommend cannabis for any medical condition and targets more dispensary licenses, larger cultivation sites.

November 12, 2021

D.C.

Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman Kick-Start ‘Cannabis in Common’ Campaign

The celebrity duo released a pair of videos urging Americans to voice their support of federal cannabis legalization to their elected representatives.

November 9, 2021