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District of Columbia extends 4/20 medical marijuana tax holiday

Washington, D.C., lawmakers have voted to extend the length of a tax holiday on medical marijuana purchases surrounding…

News April 5
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Treasury Secretary Yellen renews support for marijuana banking reform

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated her support of marijuana banking legislation such as the SAFE Banking Act,…

News March 22
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Blumenauer pushes DEA to clarify timelines for marijuana rescheduling

Oregon Democratic congressman Earl Blumenauer continues to push the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule marijuana and lay…

News February 12
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Hemp nonprofits call on key House committee to weigh in on FDA regulation

A group of nonprofit and supplement organizations sent a letter pleading for the House of Representatives' Energy and…

News February 5
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New Washington DC legislation targets unlicensed cannabis shops

Lawmakers in Washington DC passed legislation targeting unlicensed cannabis "gifting" stores, potentially empowering a new crackdown on the…

News January 11
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Maryland adult-use cannabis sales hit $56M in November; DC sales dwindle

Adult-use cannabis sales in Maryland grew to nearly $56 million in November, a 1.5% increase over October.

News December 21
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Congressional marijuana champion Blumenauer to retire

Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Portland, Oregon, and local environs in the House of Representatives…

News October 31
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US senator again promises hearing on marijuana SAFE Banking is imminent

Despite the growing threat of a government shutdown that could freeze nearly all business in Washington DC, a…

News September 7
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Border sales a boost for most marijuana retailers across US

Retail border business is a big economic driver for dispensary operators nationwide, particularly when new markets open up,…

News September 7
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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…

News August 11
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