North American Cannabis Industry Projected at $47.3B by 2024
Wed / Sep 4th
According to a report by Prohibition Partners, the North American cannabis industry could reach $47.3 billion annually by 2024, with… Read More
Federal Policy
Although cannabis acceptance is rising in many states, its use and possession is still illegal under federal law under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level.
U.S. Officials Launch Cannabis Public Health Campaign
Fri / Aug 30th
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar have announced a cannabis public awareness campaign… Read More
USDA: Hemp Qualifies for Federal Crop Insurance
Thu / Aug 29th
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that hemp cultivated for fiber, flower, or seeds is now eligible for federal… Read More
DEA Expanding Cannabis Research Programs
Tue / Aug 27th
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced yesterday that is “moving forward to facilitate and expand scientific and medical research” into medical… Read More
Cannabis Researcher Sues Feds Over Research-Grade Cannabis
Wed / Aug 21st
A cannabis researcher at Arizona’s Scottsdale Research Institute is suing the Drug Enforcement Administration over its hurdles to cannabis research… Read More
Florida US Attorney Taking Over Cannabis Enforcement
Tue / Aug 20th
U.S. Attorney of Florida’s Northern District Lawrence Keefe is taking over the prosecution of cannabis-related cases as some state prosecutors… Read More
NCUA: Credit Unions Can Serve Hemp Businesses
Tue / Aug 20th
The National Credit Union Administration has issued guidance allowing credit unions to serve hemp businesses, noting that the plant has… Read More
Andrew Yang Says He Would ‘Mass Pardon’ Federal Cannabis Offenders
Mon / Aug 19th
During a Friday rally in Concord, New Hampshire, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he would “mass pardon everyone who… Read More
American Bar Association Urges Federal Cannabis Law Reforms
Thu / Aug 15th
The American Bar Association has issued a resolution calling for the federal government to allow state-approved cannabis programs to operate… Read More
Bernie Sanders Says He Would Use Executive Order to Legalize Cannabis
Fri / Aug 9th
In an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) said he would… Read More
Federal Proposal Would Make Cannabis Research Easier
Mon / Aug 5th
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation to remove all federal restrictions on cannabis research, hoping to spark more… Read More
Feds to Let Utah Use Cannabis Distribution Plan, Avoiding Rework
Fri / Aug 2nd
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has told Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) that the state’s plan to… Read More
Massachusetts Regulators: Keep Cannabis Out of Federal Waters
Tue / Jul 30th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is warning the state’s residents and tourists that cannabis products “cannot be possessed or consumed… Read More
Federal Cannabis Lobby Spending Set to Outpace 2018 Totals
Fri / Jul 26th
Cannabis industry lobbying spending in Washington, D.C. is on pace to break the record levels set last year, according to… Read More
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Banking
Wed / Jul 24th
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing aimed at the banking challenges for the cannabis… Read More
Federal Proposal Would Give Cannabis Industry Access to Insurance Services
Wed / Jul 24th
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez (D) has introduced legislation to ensure cannabis businesses can access property, casualty, and title insurance.… Read More
Federal Lawmakers to Propose New Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jul 23rd
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler and Sen. Kamala Harris are introducing a bill to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and… Read More
Senate Committee Schedules Landmark Cannabis Banking Hearing
Wed / Jul 17th
A key Republican-controlled Senate committee plans to investigate the lack of banking services for state-legal cannabis companies, Tom Angell reports… Read More
FDA Plans to Expedite CBD Regulations
Tue / Jul 16th
The Food and Drug Administration plans on expediting CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early… Read More
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Racial Disparity of Cannabis Laws
Thu / Jul 11th
Federal lawmakers yesterday held a first-ever hearing on the racial disparity of cannabis laws and Representatives from both parties urged… Read More
Oregon Congressmen Introduce Interstate Cannabis Commerce Bill
Fri / Jun 28th
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) have introduced legislation that, if approved, would allow Oregon to… Read More
Oregon Passes Interstate Cannabis Commerce Law
Wed / Jun 26th
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) has signed a host of new cannabis bills into law, including one that contains language… Read More
House Votes to Protect State-Legal Cannabis Programs
Fri / Jun 21st
The House of Representatives has approved an amendment to a federal spending bill that would prevent the federal government from… Read More
House Committee Hears Cannabis Industry Testimony
Thu / Jun 20th
The House Committee on Small Business heard testimony by cannabis industry operators on Wednesday about the challenges they face accessing… Read More
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