Alcohol Giant Diageo, Tobacco Giant Reynolds, and Morgan Stanley Among Companies Newly Lobbying On Cannabis
As energy builds behind national cannabis reform, increasingly mainstream and global companies are lobbying on cannabis for the first time.
Pew: fewer than 10% of Americans support cannabis prohibition • Veterans and cannabis bill introduced in Congress • & more…
An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
New Mexico legalizes • Biden’s DEA pick • Mississippi’s top court to decide on medical cannabis • & more…
An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
At Virtual Forum, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Calls on Lawmakers to Legalize Cannabis
In his budget, Evers called for cannabis legalization. On Wednesday, Evers urged participants to call their representatives, as the legislature remains a hurdle.
New York State Bar Association Hosts Cannabis Conversation
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who co-sponsored the adult use legislation, said she’s “met most every wealthy, influential person” interested in New York's cannabis industry, but equity comes first.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulators Get to Work on Launching Legal Cannabis Market
New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the body that will oversee the launch of legal cannabis sales for adult use, held its first meeting on Monday.
Northeast Regulators Talk Cannabis, Real Estate, and Regional Collaboration
During an event on how changing cannabis laws affect real estate, regulators from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut emphasized the importance of working in tandem.
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Cannabis for Adult Use
Lawmakers approved Gov. Ralph Northam’s amendments to move the date for legal possession and home grow from 2024 to this summer, making the state the 17th to legalize for adult use.
Texas Lawmakers Again Tackle Medical Cannabis Expansion
In the country’s second most populous state, only three entities are licensed to provide medical cannabis — and only products low in THC.
Yet Another National Cannabis Group Has Formed
Just over three months into 2021, at least three powerful groups have formed to push Congress on cannabis legalization.
