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District of Columbia cannabis stores sue officials over enforcement efforts

A group of seven recreational cannabis stores in Washington, D.C., is suing several city officials to stop enforcement…

News November 12
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Congress might be the quickest path to rescheduling marijuana

Thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper v. Bright, rescheduling marijuana will take far longer than it…

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US Hemp Roundtable shares goals for 2023 Farm Bill: Q&A with Jonathan Miller

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable and 30 other cannabis organizations submitted a list of nine priorities for the House…

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Cannabis advocates face off as redistricting changes congressional maps

As cannabis executives watch the 2022 midterm elections, one factor that could affect races for seats in the…

News October 6
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Key congressional races the marijuana industry should watch

The 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner, and the outcome could prove incredibly important to U.S.…

News October 5
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Which branch of the US government will reform marijuana law?

Something’s going to give, and soon. That’s the forecast from many cannabis industry observers for federal marijuana reform.…

News March 1
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Cannabis lobbyists believe incremental steps are the most likely path to federal reform

While not impossible, comprehensive marijuana reform that includes federal legalization of the plant in the form of one…

News March 1
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California, Nevada lawmakers back marijuana legalization

In another sign that marijuana is increasingly mainstream, a California congressman and thirteen Nevada lawmakers took the step…

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