President Joe Biden has been “very clear” that he’s “always supported the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes,” the White House is saying amid a federal cannabis scheduling review. During a briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the potential impact of moving marijuana... Read more

Maryland officials are unveiling a new portal that will allow people to check their eligibility for a social equity marijuana business license before regulators begin to accept applications later this year. The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) announced on Friday that the Social Equity Verification Portal will open on September... Read more

California marijuana regulators are doubling the amount of money they’re offering to localities to open up cannabis retailers in their jurisdictions as part of a grant program that aims to mitigate the illicit market. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) also announced on Thursday that they’re expanding eligibility for... Read more

“By aligning the legal status of cannabis with both scientific consensus and practical fiscal policy, we can create a more effective business environment for this emerging industry.” By Ari Hoffnung, Bridge West Consulting It is exciting to consider the possibility that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may follow the... Read more

“Lacing up for a victory lap over rescheduling is premature and short-sighted while federal cannabis prohibition is still alive and well.” By Khurshid Khoja, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel Contrary to decades of reefer madness propagated by our federal government, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now admits that marijuana does... Read more