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MSOs, Tech Firms, MPP, and Others Launch U.S. Cannabis Council

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A coalition of multi-state operators, tech firms, investor groups, and cannabis advocacy groups announced the formation of the U.S. Cannabis Council, an organization that will push for the federal descheduling and legalization of cannabis.

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A new national cannabis advocacy organization, the U.S. Cannabis Council, announced its formation on Monday saying it “aims to advance social equity and racial justice, and end federal cannabis prohibition.” The organization, a 501(c)4 nonprofit, counts cannabusinesses, associations, and advocacy organizations among its founding members.

USCC Interim CEO Steven Hawkins, who also serves as executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, described the organization as “a unified voice advocating for the descheduling and legalization of cannabis.”

“Legalization at both the state and federal level must include provisions ensuring social equity and redress for harms caused to communities impacted by cannabis prohibition.” – Hawkins, in a press release

Founding members of the organization include:

The organization has already received support from Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D), one of the staunchest supporters of federal cannabis law reforms and founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.

“We have a unique opportunity in the 117th Congress to advance cannabis reform, but we must remain united to create the change we know is possible,” Blumenauer said in a statement. “I look forward to welcoming the United States Cannabis Council to Washington, D.C. and working together toward meaningful policy change in the months and years ahead.”

Other members of the USCC includes Heather Azzi, general counsel for the Cannabis Trade Federation who will serve in that role for the USCC; Executive Assistant Brianca Hurley, who serves in the same capacity for the MPP; Deputy Vice President for Government Relations Chris Lindsay, who serves as a legislative analyst for the MPP; and Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Executive Director Randal Meyer as vice president of government relations.

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