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Cannabis stocks are hot ahead of a House panel hearing on a federal legalization bill

Investor optimism over the possibility of federal cannabis legalization has contributed to a strong rally in beaten-down pot stocks. The Alternative Harvest ETF has gained more than 10% in March, and its on pace for its best month since February 2021.…

‘Nothing has changed’: Frustration builds as cannabis reform stalls

“I know there are paths forward for the industry, but I’m becoming more and more cynical of Congress’ ability or desire to do anything,” a Michigan cannabis operator said. For the cannabis industry, 2021 was supposed to be the year…

Democratic Senators Elevate Federal Cannabis Reform To High Priority

On February 1, Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a joint statement announcing that marijuana reform bills would be merged as Congress moves toward some form of federal cannabis legalization. In the wake…

Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee

January 29, 2021
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Memphis Representative London Lamar thinks it's high time for Tennessee to catch up with its neighboring states. Tennessee is only one of six states where marijuana is still considered fully illegal. That's why she introduced a bill that hopes to…

As world moves forward on marijuana legalization, Iowa is stuck

December 8, 2020
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Last week was a big one for marijuana reform across the world. The United Nations narcotics commission voted to remove cannabis from its list of most restricted drugs, with backing from the United States and the World Health Organization. The Mexican legislature advanced a…