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House Democrats introduce longshot federal marijuana legalization bill

Federal marijuana legalization seems unlikely to be considered by a Republican-controlled Congress that's blocked other cannabis bills.

News September 2
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Are Republicans friend or foe of the state-regulated marijuana industry?

With Republican control in Washington, D.C., it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. What should federal marijuana policy…

News December 13
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Judges appear unmoved by arguments challenging federal marijuana prohibition

A three-judge U.S. appeals court has indicated it's unlikely to side with a group of cannabis businesses aiming…

News December 9
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MJBiz Factbook: Marijuana industry will add $112.4 billion to US economy in 2024

The total U.S. economic impact generated by regulated marijuana sales could top $112.4 billion in 2024, about 12%…

News April 24
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Retiring Blumenauer reflects on his marijuana advocacy, makes bold prediction

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who will not seek reelection next year, talks about his role as a marijuana…

News December 15
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Schumer’s marijuana reform bill poised to fail without more GOP support

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a seemingly unsolvable puzzle on his desk when it comes to…

News April 11
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A court case challenging the legality of marijuana prohibition could spur reform

Many cannabis industry observers have pinned their hopes for federal marijuana legalization on an act of Congress or…

News March 1
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5 charts that explain the cannabis industry’s unpredictable 2021

Political and pandemic upheavals made 2020 an exceptional year. And the roller-coast ride failed to slow in 2021,…

News December 29
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Schumer touts marijuana legalization bill for entrepreneurs, not ‘big boys’

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said his federal marijuana legalization bill is modeled in part after New…

News November 19
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