Federal Policy

The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act had a contentious hearing before the House Financial Services Subcommittee and it’s uncertain whether it will be considered by the full House.

A bill that would provide banking access and federal protections for state-legal cannabis businesses has received a House committee hearing for the first time in national history.

The former Republican House Speaker continues his pro-cannabis change of heart after being appointed the “honorary” chairman of lobbying group the National Cannabis Roundtable.

The first hearing of the year is scheduled for February 13 in front of the Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Subcommittee.

A federal judge has set a binding precedent by ruling that intent does not matter when it comes to cannabis consumption — accidentally consuming cannabis is still a fireable offense.

The New Jersey Senator, who has already introduced significant cannabis legalization legislation to the federal Congress, announced his campaign on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

New Mexico’s largest medical cannabis producer filed a formal complaint against the New Mexico State Fair following an attempt by that organization to limit what the company could display in an educational booth.

President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General Bill Barr told senators in his confirmation hearing that he’s not interested in attacking state-legal cannabis businesses.

The cannabis industry lobbying organization is bringing more lobbyists onboard to pressure for passage of the STATES Act this session.

H.R. 420 would decriminalize cannabis and allow states to establish legalization, placing federal regulations under the ATF.

The analysis reveals no connection between additional miles of border fence and the rate of cannabis seizures but does reveal a large drop in seizures following the launch of state-legal sales.

The repeal of hemp prohibition is expected to open new opportunities in agriculture, medicine, fibers/textiles, and biofuel.