House votes to expand marijuana research. December 10, 2020 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments The bill passed with strong bipartisan support. The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would make it easier for scientists to conduct marijuana research in states where the drug is legal. The bill passed on a voice vote with… Read More→
House Takes Historic Step to Validate Marijuana Industry Under Federal Law September 25, 2019 AggregatedNews Banking, Finance & Real Estate 0 Comments Congress votes to give cannabis businesses access to the banking industry In a landmark first step toward normalization of the cannabis industry, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that would provide… Read More→
House Would Block Feds From Interfering With State Pot Laws June 21, 2019 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments The Democratic-controlled House has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have… Read More→
Feds Can’t Interfere: Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment Again, Adds Two More States July 27, 2017 David Hodes Compliance and Regulations, Policy & Legal 1 Comment In a move closely watched by the cannabis industry, an amendment by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), vice chairman of the Appropriations Committee, was approved Thursday, giving another year of protection from federal interference to medical marijuana businesses in states where… Read More→
Hudak: “That legislation is dead. Period” April 12, 2017 David Hodes Policy & Legal 1 Comment By David Hodes Are we getting there? Let’s review. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) reports twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for qualified patients, while eight states now regulate the production… Read More→