Congressman Don Young, marijuana champion, dies at 88
The marijuana industry lost a staunch ally Friday when U.S. Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives, died at age 88.
For some, US marijuana industry becoming a David-versus-Goliath battle
Is the U.S. marijuana industry evolving into a David-versus-Goliath confrontation?
A number of marijuana business officials and advocates characterize today’s cannabis industry as figurative warfare, pitting large companies seeking to dominate the market against smaller operators and entrepreneurs just wanting a foot in the door.
Businesses, groups, unions and tribes spend millions lobbying Congress on marijuana issues
As the U.S. cannabis industry keeps growing, marijuana businesses, trade associations and political nonprofits are spending more and more money lobbying Congress on MJ reform and legalization.
Who’s who in federal marijuana reform and legalization
The movement to overhaul federal marijuana policy has gotten more crowded in recent years, with new trade associations, business groups, social justice activists and lobbyists joining calls to legalize the plant.
The collection of stakeholders also has become much more diverse.
Minority marijuana companies need federal relief, advocate tells Congress
Small and minority-owned marijuana companies likely won’t survive without some help from Congress, an industry insider testified before a subcommittee hearing.
How to stave off marijuana industry monopolies: Q&A with Shaleen Title
With many U.S. marijuana executives arguing that federal legalization is only a matter of time, industry insiders and politicians are increasingly focused on how to structure a national cannabis marketplace that is both vibrant and diverse.
New PAC founded to unseat marijuana prohibitionists in Congress
A new political group has been formed with the express intent of ousting members of Congress who don’t support marijuana reform.
