Articles By Alyson Martin

Regulation, United States

In Rescheduling Comments, Cannabis Regulators Offer Support, Ask for Clarity, and Share Experiences

Individual state governors and the National Conference of State Legislatures shared support, too.

Regulation, United States

In Rescheduling Comments, Transport, Safety, and Alcohol Groups Spotlight Impairment Concerns

Major groups like AAA and the National Transportation Safety Board commented on cannabis rescheduling.

Regulation, United States

Cannabis Rescheduling Comments: What Did Justice, Law Enforcement, Labor, and Religious Groups Say?

The Center for American Progress, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union submitted comments.

Regulation, United States

Medical and Research Groups Call for Funding, Clarity on Synthetics Cannabinoids in Rescheduling Comments

The American Medical Association, the University of California system, and the Epilepsy Foundation submitted comments.

New York

Cannabis Loyalty Programs, Discounts Could Soon Come to New York’s Legal Shops

Regulators proposed new rules to open the door to billboards, discounts, and loyalty programs – which have already shown up at some shops.

New York

New York Cannabis Regulators Intro New Interim Director, Approve Home Grow Rules

Tuesday’s meeting of regulators was the first since Chris Alexander resigned as executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management.

Congress, Hemp

House Ag Committee Votes to “Close the Loophole” on Intoxicating Hemp During Farm Bill Markup 

Committee members who opposed the amendment argued that a ban on hemp-derived products would lead to job loss.

New York

New York Gov. Hochul Announces Cannabis Regulatory “Overhaul,” Says Top Cannabis Regulator Will Depart

A report released Friday following a Hochul-ordered review of the Office of Cannabis Management found a “lack of transparency” and “chaotic” processes.

Congress

Schumer Reintroduces Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization Bill in Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sens. Ron Wyden and Cory Booker are calling for “sensible regulation to take root.”