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The lawsuit filed on October 26 against Merrick Garland to “end federal cannabis prohibition” wouldn’t really end federal cannabis prohibition. If you had that impression, it…

A group of Massachusetts-based cannabis companies are suing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland over federal cannabis laws, arguing the laws infringe on state powers, harms their…

Two Michigan lobbyists on Wednesday were sentenced to federal prison terms for their role in paying bribes to Rick Johnson, the former chair of the Michigan…

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. truck drivers and their carriers favor changes in federal cannabis testing regulations, according to a report from the American Transportation Research Institute…

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability last week voted 30-14 to advance a measure that would allow cannabis consumers to qualify for security clearances and…

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) last week introduced legislation to withhold some federal funds from states and tribes that allow adult cannabis use. Under the Stop…

Most Americans favor federal cannabis legalization. Nearly all Americans support medical cannabis legalization. This is not a new development. It has been that way for years.…

MMJ International Holdings Corp is preparing a lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) claiming the agency is violating the law by not responding to its…

Federal lobbying efforts by cannabis industry operators is down, according to a Stat News report. Curaleaf spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in Washington, D.C. in…

On June 22, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) deputy chief for business operations Tony Dixon published a statement exploring the relationship and impact of cannabis on federal…