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Legislation and Regulation

SAFER Banking Act Approved in Committee, Signaling Major Victory for Cannabis Reform

The cannabis banking bill survived its first-ever Senate markup and now moves to a full vote on the floor of the chamber.

September 27, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Vote Count: How the SAFER Banking Act’s Markup Will Likely Shake Out

Two key Senate Banking Committee members will probably miss the markup hearing, but the revised legislation is poised for approval (maybe).

September 26, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Act: How We Got Here, What’s Next For SAFER

The four corners of Washington’s political playbook have repeatedly stood in the way, but will this U.S. Congress be different?

September 25, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: SAFE Banking Act on Cusp of Markup, Advancement in Senate Banking Committee

A full committee markup on the legislation is scheduled for Sept. 27.

September 19, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board Releases Draft Rules for Industry

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed an adult-use legalization bill into law in January, and the proposed regulations cover both the medical and adult-use markets.

September 15, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

New York Bipartisan Lawmakers Call on Governor to Sign ‘Cannabis Crop Rescue Act’ as 250,000 Pounds Sit to Rot

The state Legislature passed a bill in June aiming to allow tribal nations to purchase supply from distressed cannabis farmers.

September 13, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman Introduces Bill to Withhold Federal Funding from States, Tribes with Adult-Use Cannabis Programs

Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Stop Pot Act would withhold 10% of federal highway funds for governments with laws permitting non-medical cannabis use.

September 6, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Rescheduling Is Recriminalizing, Descheduling Is Decriminalizing

President of cannabis genetics company DNA Genetics, Rezwan Khan, weighs in on Biden's cannabis policy reform plan and how rescheduling or descheduling the plant would impact the industry.

August 29, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

FDA Chooses LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer to Enhance Consumer Safety, Regulate the Industry

The administration’s decision stems from concerns associated with food-related products containing CBD and Delta-8 THC.

August 25, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Backed by At Least 9 GOP Senators; Bill Lies Largely in Democrats’ Court

The Republican support indicates legislation to provide traditional banking services to the cannabis industry has the votes to avoid a filibuster.

July 14, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Boston … ‘280E THC’ Party? MariMed Takes it Back to 1773

The Massachusetts-based multistate cannabis operator protested unfair cannabis industry tax laws that have hurt businesses and workers alike.

July 13, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Anti-Legalization Governor Picks Former State Police Superintendent as ‘Marijuana Commissioner’

Robert Coupe will oversee the implementation of Delaware’s forthcoming adult-use program as the state’s head cannabis regulator.

June 13, 2023