Articles By Shawn Mulcahy
Federal Lobbying on Cannabis Dipped in the First Part of 2020
Compared to the last quarter, spending on cannabis-related issues is down somewhat, though some entities are pushing for coronavirus relief.
Lobbying: Anti-Cannabis Efforts Ramped Up at the End of 2019
Two groups, including the campaign arm of The Heritage Foundation, joined an anti-cannabis veteran to oppose cannabis legislation in Congress.
The Cannabis Industry Spent More On Lobbying Than Ever Before in 2019. What’s Next is Unclear.
Companies and organizations spent nearly $11 million on federal lobbying alone, vastly outpacing previous years. But given the coronavirus, 2020 is a mystery.
Florida: Cannabis Companies Spent Big to Lobby in 2019. What About 2020?
Lawmakers, regulators, and the courts are reshaping the industry, and the industry would like to be heard. But will the economy hold?
Florida: Adult Use Hopes Are Dead For 2020. But It’s Not the End
The legislature adjourned without a single hearing on a bill to legalize adult use cannabis. Its sponsor remains unfazed.
Charlotte’s Web to Lobby on Florida’s Hemp Rollout
One of the largest and oldest CBD companies hopes to shape the state’s hemp industry, expected to be among the top in the nation.
Another Big Ag Company Sets Its Sights on Hemp
Syngenta, which rejected an acquisition by Monsanto in 2015, is the latest major agriculture company monitoring the newly-legal market.
Kroger, the Largest Grocery Chain in the US, Is Lobbying on Hemp
The supermarket giant started carrying CBD products last year. Now, it’s pressing the federal government on the issue.
Florida Cannabis Legalization Push Gets Millions in Contributions As Signature Deadline Nears
Make It Legal Florida shattered previous fundraising efforts last month. But the odds the adult use proposal will make it onto November’s ballot remain slim.
