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Veteran-focused cannabis research moving in the right direction, but VA is still on the sidelines

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial November 15, 2021

Despite ongoing bipartisan prompts from Congress, doctors and veterans, frustrated veterans across the United States are still widely starved of medical cannabis access.  Lack of research means that...

21 U.S. governors confirm support for cannabis banking by signing letter to Congress

21 U.S. governors confirm support for cannabis banking by signing letter to Congress

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial November 14, 2021

In a bold move that could push things in the right direction for banking-starved cannabis companies, 50 of the nation’s governors have inked a promising letter that was sent to Congressional leaders...

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House dismisses AOC amendment to promote medical research into psychedelics

August 13, 2021

Before July came to an end, an amendment that could have opened the door for psychedelic medical research was rejected by the U.S. House of Representatives. Numerous other related amendments were also...

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House of Representatives passes bill permitting research into government-produced cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 14, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an extensive bill that could prompt new cannabis research opportunities. The measure contains a provision to permit investigations into impaired...

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U.S. Senate revives cannabis banking reform effort

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 31, 2021

Just one week after the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced a chunk of pro-cannabis banking legislation, a corresponding bipartisan measure gained some traction in the Senate.  Cannabis industry...

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U.S. House chooses to expand medical cannabis research

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 15, 2020

On Wednesday, December 9, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a history-making bill that could essentially open the floodgates for scientific cannabis research opportunities.  Composed of many...

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Expiration of unemployment benefits hasn’t dented adult-use cannabis sales revenue

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 31, 2020

When the United States Government announced that it would be stopping coronavirus-related stimulus payments for Americans, the cannabis industry shuddered with worry of sales being impacted. However, the...

https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-companies-mostly-shut-out-of-2-trillion-coronavirus-stimulus-package/

Cannabis banking approved by U.S. House for potential inclusion in $3 trillion stimulus bill

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 26, 2020

The $3 trillion stimulus bill that previously excluded cannabis companies could soon be amended to serve state-legal businesses. On Friday, May 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill along...

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Despite legalization, the CBD and hemp industries are facing discrimination

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 21, 2019

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill was expected to eliminate the uncertainty that enshrouds the hemp and CBD industries. In spite of it passing with President Donald Trump’s signature in December of last year,...

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Cannabis legalization is a hot political topic in the U.S.

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 15, 2019

As the “Green Rush” continues to spread across the United States of America, it is clear that the political stance on cannabis legalization is metamorphosing. Globally, the market is estimated to be...

Short-term deal extends state medical cannabis protections

Short-term deal extends state medical cannabis protections

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 11, 2017

Federal protections for medical cannabis states are to remain through December 8 after a short-term spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on Friday. The $15.3...

Cannabis amendments to be heard by house rules committee

Cannabis amendments to be heard by house rules committee

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 7, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules will be considering two cannabis amendments which will affect the 2018 spending bill set to go before Congress later this month. The committee will...

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