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Cannabis Banking Bill Clears Key Senate Vote and Heads to Full Chamber
While Wednesday’s committee vote was a first in a years-long effort to fix cannabis banking, the SAFER Banking Act faces an uncertain future in Congress.
At Advisory Meeting, New York Cannabis Regulators Share New Details About Adult Use Rollout
In a meeting with the Cannabis Advisory Board, regulators also urged conditional retail license holders, stalled by lawsuits, to apply when the portal goes live for all next week.
Minnesota’s messy start on regulating cannabis • WSWA’s new board chair • NCAA moves toward cutting cannabinoids from list of banned drugs • & more …
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UN human rights report highlights reforms • The politics of SAFER • Colorado preps for rescheduling • Minn. picks top cannabis regulator • & more …
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What’s Next for Cannabis in Europe? EU Agency Hosts Panel on National Reforms
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction hosted officials from Malta, Germany, and the Netherlands to share lessons learned.
Cannabis Banking Reemerges with a New Name. Will the Outcome Be the Same?
The SAFER Banking Act will get a markup next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has committed to adding the HOPE and GRAM Acts.
Congressional Research Service: DEA “likely” to follow HHS on rescheduling • Regulators push Congress to address “intoxicating hemp” in Farm Bill • Another lawsuit in New York • & more …
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In California, These Cannabis Bills Are Headed to Gov. Newsom
More than a dozen bills, including one that would expand the state’s cannabis café scene, now await Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
Cannabis comes up at FDA listening session on tobacco • A GOP pushback on rescheduling • NY lawmakers push Hochul on tribal sales bill • & more …
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New York Cannabis Regulators Approve Final Industry Rules Amid Pleas to “Pump the Brakes” on Big Operators
Meeting recap: Cannabis regulators paved a path for large operators to enter the state’s adult use industry as a program focused on justice-involved retailers is paused by litigation.
California Cannabis Advisory Committee Zeroes in on Unions, Appellations
The equity and public health subcommittees also gave updates on their priorities, from refining the definition of “equity” under state law to reining in high-THC products.
Two lawsuits put federal hemp definition in spotlight • AG Bonta sues 9 companies over hemp violations • RECAP: NJ cannabis regulatory meeting • & more …
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New York lawmakers plan cannabis hearing • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians support adult use • Ohio’s tax revenue potential • Another strange chapter for High Times • & more …
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New York lawsuit updates • Florida poll shows support for legal adult use • Maryland’s sales climb • & more …
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City Council, Back for the Fall, Again Tries to Solve Unlicensed Cannabis Problem
While two cannabis-related bills were up for discussion, focused on 311 complaints and an education campaign, several city stakeholders shared fresh concerns and updates on unregulated sales.