Indigenous Opportunities in Cannabis
The Eastern Band of Cherokee in the territorial boundaries of North Carolina recently opened a dispensary, despite marijuana being illegal in the state. Likewise,...
Cannabis Policy Reform Was a Popular Election Failure
Voters in five states saw cannabis-related measures on their ballots in 2024, but only one of the measures passed.
The path to change was especially...
Kamala Harris Wants to Legalize Cannabis at the Federal Level
WASHINGTON D.C. – Cannabis could become federally legal if Vice President Kamala Harris has her way. The Democratic presidential nominee said she’ll work with...
Opinion: The Immense Power of the Down-Ballot
As we approach another pivotal election season, much of the national focus is, understandably, on the presidential race. It’s the headline grabber, the showstopper....
M&A: Preparing to Be Lucky
As we await news about rescheduling, we know a new round of mergers, acquisitions, and capital infusions surely will follow. Whether you are a...
Opinion: The Real Battleground for Harris and Trump? Cannabis
As a lifelong independent who grew up in the inland Northwest, I’ve always believed in states’ rights and that government policy should reflect the...
Where in the World Is Selling Cannabis Legal?
A quick list of countries where a regulated cannabis market has been established for at least medical patients.
DEA Delays Rescheduling Decision until after Election
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration has kicked the rescheduling can down the road, likely indicating no decision will be made this year.
In a...
Kamala Harris Taps Pro-Cannabis Tim Walz as 2024 Running Mate
WASHINGTON – Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick for the 2024 election....
Constitutionally Challenged Corporate Transparency Act Hasn’t Gone Away
A reporting deadline is drawing closer for many of the cannabis industry’s most enduring companies, and this one has nothing to do with the...
