Articles By Jeremy Borden
Lobbying: GW Pharmaceuticals Extends Its Reach
The company’s subsidiary donates big to attorneys general groups of both parties.
Ohio’s Fractured, Disheartened Cannabis Movement
A push to get legalization on the 2019 ballot was bogged down by fallout from the state’s divisive 2015 effort.
Illinois Ushers in Legal Cannabis, With a Focus on Social Justice
Calling its new law the nation’s “gold standard,” lawmakers vow to support the communities hardest hit by the drug war. Critics worry that the bill was rushed and won’t be able to deliver it promised social justice reforms.
The CBD Conundrum at the FDA
Should cannabidiol be regulated as a supplement, or a drug? Is it effective? Safe? Big business waits impatiently in the wings as the agency thinks through decisions to shape a multi-billion-dollar industry.
On Capitol Hill, Cannabis Industry Pushes Social Justice Goals
The National Cannabis Industry Association discussed its social justice goals with some Congress members, and said businesses should take a more active role in equity efforts.
How the Cannabis Industry Hopes to Get The SAFE Banking Act Through Congress
At an industry event, lobbyists and politicians laid out a three-pronged strategy.
The Illinois Cannabis Bill Has a Problem: Secrecy
Transparency advocates say language in the working draft, which is steaming toward a vote, allows the state to withhold vital information.
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Home Grow and Expungement Changes to Cannabis Legalization Bill
A deputy governor and other proponents of an adult use measure say they will consider changes to the bill in the coming days.
Q&A: Cresco’s CEO on Cannabis and Equity in Illinois
Charlie Bachtell talks to Cannabis Wire about his role on the governor's transition team, and how the cannabis community in Illinois is ready to help the state succeed where others have struggled on equity.
