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National Cannabis Roundtable and US Cannabis Council Merge to Represent Industry Interests in Washington
The two largest industry groups agreed to combine their policy advocacy efforts to form the US Cannabis Roundtable as a leading voice for reform.
January 16, 2025
Nebraska
Nebraska Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Targeting Cannabis Ballot Measures This Week
Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong is weighing prohibitionist claims about signature validity for two legalization petitions.
September 23, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
UPDATE: US House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis
The MORE Act aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, provide expungements, and reinvest in those adversely impacted by the drug war.
June 28, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Study: Cannabis Dispensaries Increase Home Values by 2 Percentage Points on Average
Despite unfounded claims arguing that cannabis retailers can depreciate surrounding home prices, data from multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, show positive impacts.
June 6, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to deschedule marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.
May 1, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Ben & Jerry's Doubles Down on Cannabis Justice Advocacy and Calls for Cleared Records, Starting with Arizona
The Vermont ice cream maker is supporting ACLU's call for state governors across the country to grant sentence reductions or pardons, legally known as clemency, to people serving cannabis-related sentences.
April 18, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC
Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.
April 16, 2024
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Coalition Forms to Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
ResponsiblePA advocates say legalization will put the commonwealth on a level playing field with neighboring states.
March 20, 2024
Florida
Coalition of Leading Florida Cannabis Operators Forms Florida Medical Marijuana Trade Association
The association’s mission is to advocate for Florida’s cannabis patients and industry.
February 29, 2024
International
Behind DEA’s 1975 Admission That Rescheduling Cannabis Does Not Violate International Treaty
The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.
February 22, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Mike Tyson Urges President Biden to Release People Incarcerated For Federal Cannabis Offenses
In his letter to Biden, the former pro boxer indicated his support for The Weldon Project, an organization dedicated to securing the release of people serving time for cannabis-related offenses and providing pathways toward expungement.
February 21, 2024
Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
National Cannabis Roundtable Announces Addition of Safe Champion and Former Congressman Ed Perlmutter to Federal Policy Leadership Team
A long-term member of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Perlmutter was the lead sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act and a champion for common-sense cannabis reforms throughout his time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
February 1, 2024
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