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Federal Legalization
Top Schumer Aide Talks Next Steps For Marijuana Legalization And Cannabis Banking Reform
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A top staffer for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on Thursday about the path forward for a federal marijuana legalization bill and the prospects of passing incremental measures like cannabis banking reform in the interim. At an event hosted by the Council for Federal Cannabis Regul…
A top staffer for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on Thursday about the path forward for a federal marijuana legalization bill and the prospects of passing incremental measures like cannabis banking reform in the interim. At an event hosted by the Council for Federal Cannabis Regul…
Most Senators Still Oppose Doing A Hugely Popular Thing: Legalizing Marijuana
HUFFINGTON POST
The federal government is strikingly out of step with public opinion on cannabis.
The federal government is strikingly out of step with public opinion on cannabis.
New Cannabis and Hemp Certification Acknowledged by Attorney General Alliance
HIGH TIMES
The Attorney General Alliance gave a new certification aims to educate both lawmakers and law enforcement about the differences between legal and illegal cannabis businesses, and the necessity of a banking solution for the cannabis industry.
The Attorney General Alliance gave a new certification aims to educate both lawmakers and law enforcement about the differences between legal and illegal cannabis businesses, and the necessity of a banking solution for the cannabis industry.
Biden Finally Grants Relief To People With Federal Marijuana And Drug Convictions After More Than A Year In Office
MARIJUANA MOMENT
After more than a year in office, President Joe Biden on Tuesday granted clemency to dozens of people with non-violent federal drug convictions on their records. The president commuted the sentences of 75 individuals who were previously released to home confinement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thi…
After more than a year in office, President Joe Biden on Tuesday granted clemency to dozens of people with non-violent federal drug convictions on their records. The president commuted the sentences of 75 individuals who were previously released to home confinement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thi…
Social Equity
Black cannabis entrepreneurs account for less than 2% of the nation’s marijuana businesses
FORTUNE
From securing funding to getting licensed, Black entrepreneurs have a harder time launching and sustaining successful cannabis businesses. But changing attitudes and state laws could soon help to create equity for Black cannabis entrepreneurs.
From securing funding to getting licensed, Black entrepreneurs have a harder time launching and sustaining successful cannabis businesses. But changing attitudes and state laws could soon help to create equity for Black cannabis entrepreneurs.
San Francisco Gets Funding for Social Equity Cannabis Program
HIGH TIMES
The San Francisco mayor says the funding will help the city provide access to those disproportionately affected by drug policy.
The San Francisco mayor says the funding will help the city provide access to those disproportionately affected by drug policy.
California
California bill would allow cannabis growers to sell products at farmers markets
KCRA
Proposed legislation could soon allow cannabis cultivators to sell pot products at licensed events in California, such as farmers markets.
Proposed legislation could soon allow cannabis cultivators to sell pot products at licensed events in California, such as farmers markets.
Connecticut
Connecticut Lawmakers Look to Ban Out-of-State Cannabis Ads
HIGH TIMES
Billboards have been showing up on the border of Connecticut and Massachusetts, where adult-use cannabis is also legal.
Billboards have been showing up on the border of Connecticut and Massachusetts, where adult-use cannabis is also legal.
New Jersey
No, New Yorkers Aren’t Flocking to New Jersey for Legal Weed
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Several factors — including a lack of dispensaries off the nearest PATH stations — are likely to keep New Yorkers from streaming across the Hudson for recreational marijuana.
Several factors — including a lack of dispensaries off the nearest PATH stations — are likely to keep New Yorkers from streaming across the Hudson for recreational marijuana.
All eyes on New Jersey as it grapples with letting cops use cannabis
NEW JERSEY MONITOR
Experts say cops should be cautious and avoid using cannabis until legislation clarifies they can, or judges rule in their favor.
Experts say cops should be cautious and avoid using cannabis until legislation clarifies they can, or judges rule in their favor.
New York
Move over, Giuliani: how loopholes sparked a golden age of cannabis in New York
THE GUARDIAN
With possession legalized, weed trucks and pop-ups are everywhere. But that could all change when the state swoops in
With possession legalized, weed trucks and pop-ups are everywhere. But that could all change when the state swoops in
Washington
Washington State Lawmakers Remove the word “Marijuana” from Local Laws, Calling it Racist
BET
Washington State Law Replaces the Word “Marijuana” With “Cannabis”
Washington State Law Replaces the Word “Marijuana” With “Cannabis”
Business
Major food brands seek crackdown on marijuana-infused copycats
WASHINGTON POST
With “Double Stuf Stoneos” and other THC-laced edibles getting into the hands of kids, companies want Congress to step in.
With “Double Stuf Stoneos” and other THC-laced edibles getting into the hands of kids, companies want Congress to step in.
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