Trump’s nominee to lead DEA withdraws; second choice unclear
Chad Chronister, the Florida county sheriff chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, abruptly withdrew his nomination for the post Tuesday.
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MJBizCon’s State Takeovers offer marijuana networking opportunities by region
The deal flow moves fast on the MJBizCon exhibitor floor, provided you know where to look – specifically, the individual State Takeovers.
Trump’s DEA pick is Florida sheriff who supported marijuana decriminalization
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is an independently wealthy Florida sheriff who favored decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana in 2020.
Nebraska medical cannabis legalization signatures are valid, judge rules
A Nebraska judge handed medical cannabis legalization advocates a major victory when she ruled that enough registered voters’ signatures on an initiative petition were valid.
Kentucky issues medical marijuana permits amid out-of-state controversy
Kentucky awarded the first 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses by lottery on Monday, but controversy over an earlier lottery round threatens to taint the process.
Cannabis Xpress settles pay-to-play allegations in Ontario for CA$100,000
Canadian-based marijuana retailer Cannabis Xpress will pay a fine of CA$100,000 to Ontario regulators for violating the province’s anti-inducement law.
New Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi has anti-marijuana record
Pam Bondi, the second choice of President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Justice Department, was a reliable opponent of marijuana reform while serving as Florida’s attorney general and later in the first Trump administration.
Nebraska’s medical marijuana vote will be certified despite legal challenge, AG says
A pending court challenge and separate ongoing investigations won’t stop Nebraska’s attorney general from certifying successful medical marijuana legalization votes.
Cannabis SAFER Banking unlikely to pass Congress during lame-duck session
With six weeks left in 2024, Washington, D.C.-based cannabis lobbyists and federal marijuana reform advocates already have entered “wait until next year” mode.
DEA judge’s choice of marijuana rescheduling participants tilts toward opponents
Every party that applied to argue against moving marijuana to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act has full standing to participate in an upcoming landmark hearing, a top U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration judge ruled late Tuesday.
Senate Farm Bill draft signals bipartisan desire to solve intoxicating hemp problem
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow released a proposal that redefines hemp to address cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC as well as the so-called “THCA loophole.”
