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Texas

Texas Lawmakers Pre-File Bills to Expand Medical Cannabis Program, Legalize Adult-Use

The legislature will reconvene in January.

November 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act

In a letter to colleagues, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the legislation, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

November 10, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmaker Announces Plans for Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Janice Bowling plans to introduce the legislation when the state legislature re-convenes in January.

November 9, 2020

New Jersey

New Jersey Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Implement State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program

Sen. Nicholas Scutari introduced legislation Nov. 6 to outline how the state’s newly legal cannabis industry will operate.

November 9, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

What Would a Joe Biden Presidency Mean for the Cannabis Industry?

Industry stakeholders weigh in on the fate of cannabis policy reform efforts under a Biden administration, as well as which other factors in the 2020 election could create meaningful change.

November 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Wins Big on Election Night as Five States Pass Legalization Measures

New Jersey, Arizona and Montana voters legalized adult-use cannabis, Mississippi approved a medical measure, and South Dakota made history by passing both at the same time.

November 4, 2020

Finance

Maine Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, Vermont Legalizes Regulated Cannabis Market: Week in Review

Maine’s long-awaited adult-use market rolled out Oct. 9.

October 10, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

California Cannabis Banking Bill Becomes Law, Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands of Cannabis Convictions: Week in Review

A new law in California will provide a safe harbor for banking institutions doing business with cannabis companies.

October 3, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Doctors to Use Telemedicine to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Patients

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy for his signature.

September 28, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Lawmakers Send Legislation to Regulate Cannabis Sales to Governor, Illinois Gives Dispensary Applicants Another Shot at Licensing Lottery: Week in Review

The Vermont Senate approved a bill this week to legalize cannabis sales in the state, sending the proposal to Gov. Phil Scott.

September 26, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Bill in Congress Would Allow Cannabis Businesses to Access Federal Disaster Relief Programs

The Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act would bar federal agencies from denying disaster relief to state-legal cannabis businesses solely because of their cannabis-related activities.

September 25, 2020

Vermont

Vermont Senate Approves Deal on Legislation to Tax and Regulate Cannabis Sales

The Senate's vote sends the bill to Gov. Phil Scott for consideration.

September 23, 2020