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DEA Moves To Award Cannabis Research Licenses In Historic Expansion of Federal Program

On Friday, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said it is “nearing the end of its review” of applications, some of which have been awaiting action from the federal agency since 2016.

Research
Newsletter

HHS Sec: a “few hoops” remain on rescheduling • Oklahoma lawmakers aim to “reform this industry” • & more …

An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.

New York

Gov. Hochul’s Plan for Curbing Unregulated Cannabis Sales Targets Landlords

On Wednesday, Hochul revealed her plan to curb rampant unlicensed sales in the state, from six-figure fines to granting cannabis regulators expanded inspection and seizure authority.

Business, Congress

At National Banking Summit, Cannabis Banking Gets A Moment Back in the Spotlight

After a narrow miss at the end of 2022, lawmakers and advocates pushing for the SAFE Banking Act are piecing together their strategy for the new Congress.