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Legislation and Regulation

US Senator Urges Senate to Approve SAFE Banking Act During Banking Hearing

Sen. Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, urged passage of the banking reform legislation during a hearing this week titled “Current Issues in Insurance.”

September 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Poll Reveals That Two-Thirds of Voters Support Cannabis Banking Reform

A new Independent Community Bankers of America poll, conducted by Morning Consult, showed that 65% of voters support allowing cannabis-related businesses to access banking services in state-legal markets.

September 9, 2022

Arkansas

Arkansas Cannabis Advocates File Supreme Court Brief, Argue Ballot Title Sufficient

Responsible Growth Arkansas petitioners are in a legal battle over the clarity of proposed changes to medical cannabis laws included in their adult-use measure.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Tilray Cues German Regulators to Draft Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

The multinational cannabis company initiated a policy roundtable with regulators to help kickstart legalization efforts in Germany.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

6 States That Could Legalize Cannabis Through 2022 Ballot Measures

Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota voters could influence public policy on adult-use cannabis legalization.

September 5, 2022

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Urges President Biden to Decriminalize Cannabis

Fetterman, a U.S. Senate candidate, issued the call to action ahead of Biden’s campaign stop in Pennsylvania next week.

September 2, 2022

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Delays Decision on Cannabis Ballot Measure For Protest Period

The high court’s justices won’t decide on the validity of State Question 820 until after a 10-day protest period, but campaign organizers are optimistic.

August 30, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Where is the FDA on CBD?

If the agency began regulating the cannabinoid, per industry members, products would be safer and the market would be more successful.

August 24, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Majority of Texans Support Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Legalization, New Poll Shows

Respondents to the poll from The Dallas Morning News and The University of Texas at Tyler also shared their opinions of the state’s 2022 gubernatorial candidates, who have differing views on cannabis.

August 22, 2022

Finance

Cannabis Regulators of Color: No SAFE Equity Without Amended Bill

The major industry advocacy group says SAFE Banking will not promote equity in cannabis without significant changes.

August 22, 2022

D.C.

Steven Hawkins Out as US Cannabis Council CEO; Curaleaf’s Khadijah Tribble Takes Over

The organization’s executive leadership change comes on the heels of an equity-focused association resigning its membership.

August 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Association For Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine Resigns From US Cannabis Council

The association’s president said the influence of corporate cannabis priorities have hindered USCC’s focus on equitable cannabis policy reform.

August 17, 2022