With Democrats in charge, cannabis advocates upbeat about US reforms – but legalization uncertain
Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn in and Democrats have taken control of Congress, many cannabis industry executives might expect […]
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Cannabis sales records smashed or set in 2020, and insiders expect the gains to continue
The COVID-19 outbreak that began about a year ago has proved devastating for many mainstream industries – including airlines and restaurants, for […]
DEA might start issuing cannabis cultivation permits in early 2021
After years of delay, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could soon begin issuing licenses to businesses and institutions to cultivate cannabis for […]
Senate approves marijuana research bill similar to House measure
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate to expand marijuana and CBD research was approved by the upper chamber on a unanimous […]
University of Mississippi’s federal pact for cannabis R&D to be renewed
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) said it again intends to award a federal contract to the University of Mississippi to […]
Marijuana advocates bullish on banking reform, less hostile DOJ under Biden presidency
The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden has major ramifications for marijuana businesses – ranging from possible banking access to a less […]
US marijuana reform leaders lower post-election expectations, including legalization hopes
In the wake of yet another surprising electoral outcome – in which national Republicans are now favored to retain control of the […]
Drop in political funding by MPP illustrates shift toward marijuana trade groups, MSOs
The Marijuana Policy Project has long been a leader in funding cannabis reform at the state and federal levels, but the current […]
Marijuana advocates seriously eye federal legalization after election
Federal marijuana legalization could be only months from becoming reality, spurring Washington DC-based MJ advocates to seriously consider a “post-prohibition” world as […]
With eye on election and beyond, marijuana industry spends millions on lobbying
Lobbying for cannabis reform in the U.S. Congress has evolved from a fringe issue a decade ago to a political priority that, […]