Federal Government

Marijuana Businesses Pay Taxes, But Can't Get Federal Disaster Relief
Stimulus

Marijuana Businesses Pay Taxes, But Can't Get Federal Disaster Relief

As things stand, marijuana companies can't apply for federal loan funds. That's also blocking them from getting any federal COVID-19 disaster relief money.
dispensaries.com | 4 min read
Federal Appeals Court Orders DEA to Reconsider if Marijuana Belongs on Schedule 1

Federal Appeals Court Orders DEA to Reconsider if Marijuana Belongs on Schedule 1

The court called DEA "dilatory" for the agency's notoriously stubborn refusal to objectively consider the health benefits of cannabis.
Omar Sacirbey | 3 min read
America Began Alcohol Prohibition in 1919 but It's Edging Toward Ending Cannabis Prohibition in 2019

America Began Alcohol Prohibition in 1919 but It's Edging Toward Ending Cannabis Prohibition in 2019

A century after the 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol the nation seems ready to finally let adults make their own choices about cannabis.
Ari Hoffnung | 5 min read
Cannabis Industry Leaders Anticipate More Legalization and More Competition in 2019

Cannabis Industry Leaders Anticipate More Legalization and More Competition in 2019

Huge, risk adverse corporations with deep pockets are ready for when cannabis is legal.
Susan Gunelius | 7 min read
AG Jeff Sessions Was (Basically) Fired: The Cannabis Industry Reacts

AG Jeff Sessions Was (Basically) Fired: The Cannabis Industry Reacts

We tried but we couldn't find anybody unhappy about it.
Javier Hasse | 3 min read

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