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DEA likely to OK marijuana rescheduling, but election and lawsuits could get in the way

From zealous drug warrior to out-of-touch elder statesman to the regulated marijuana industry’s savior apparent. President Joe Biden’s…

News November 7
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Republican-led federal marijuana legalization effort reappears in Congress

A bipartisan but Republican-led effort to legalize marijuana federally was reintroduced in Congress last week, but chances for…

News November 2
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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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Marijuana companies suing US attorney general in federal prohibition challenge

Four marijuana companies, including a multistate operator, have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in…

News October 27
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What the end of 280E might mean for cannabis business taxes

As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration weighs whether to revise marijuana to a Schedule 3 controlled substance, regulated…

News October 17
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House speaker chaos, other priorities complicate cannabis banking bill

The refreshing wave of good news from Washington DC that buoyed the U.S. marijuana industry in late summer…

News October 13
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New Jersey awards $12 million in grants to marijuana businesses

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) awarded $12 million in grants to 48 marijuana businesses under the…

News October 5
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Cannabis banking reform bill passes key Senate hearing

The latest push for federal cannabis banking reform in the United States passed a markup hearing in the…

News September 27
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Cannabis banking outlook bright in Senate, but federal shutdown looms

Long-awaited federal cannabis banking reform is expected to sail through a key U.S. Senate panel hearing Wednesday, which…

News September 26
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Republican marijuana banking sponsors introduce bill to halt MJ rescheduling

Two key Republican senators sponsoring cannabis banking reform are now pushing new legislation to thwart the Biden administration’s…

News September 22
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