US marijuana reform a ‘tall order’ for Congress, new MJ coalition chief says
The executive director of a newly formed alliance of business interests dedicated to influencing marijuana regulations believes full federal legalization remains years […]
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New marijuana group, including tobacco and alcohol firms, pushes for reform
The major stakeholders pushing Congress to enact sweeping federal marijuana reform just got bigger with the formation of a new band of […]
Garland’s confirmation as AG could change Feds’ marijuana views
President Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. attorney general, Merrick Garland, was confirmed easily by a 70-30 vote in the Senate on Wednesday, […]
Attorney general nominee Garland signals friendlier marijuana stance
The U.S. marijuana industry will likely have a friendlier attorney general if President Joe Biden’s pick, Merrick Garland, is confirmed as the […]
Washington DC could see long-delayed start to recreational cannabis sales, new medical opportunities
Washington DC’s long-stalled recreational cannabis market could get a new lease on life now that Democrats control both chambers of Congress, a […]
Marijuana grow facility designer Urban-Gro goes public on Nasdaq
Marijuana cultivation facility design and engineering firm Urban-Gro priced an initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange to raise $54 million before […]
Former Obama official joins National Cannabis Roundtable
A former member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet has joined forces with a national cannabis trade association, adding yet more political star […]
Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s marijuana reform push embraced, but stiff challenges await
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s commitment to make federal marijuana reform a priority sent cannabis stocks surging last week and thrilled advocates, […]
Market for licensed marijuana businesses heats up as buyers snap up retail stores, other properties
The market for buying and selling licensed cannabis businesses has perhaps never been hotter, with demand fueled by new entrants into the […]
IRS puts 280E tax guidance for cannabis companies on back burner
Hoped-for guidance for cannabis companies affected by Section 280E of the federal tax code won’t be published anytime soon, an IRS attorney […]