Politics

Social Workers Urge Biden to Fully Decriminalize Cannabis

Social Workers Urge Biden to Fully Decriminalize Cannabis

By Becci Marti / July 5, 2024 /

Nearly 150 social workers have written a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to completely remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). They argue that while the…

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Maryland Governor, NAACP President Advocate Cannabis Pardons

Maryland Governor, NAACP President Advocate Cannabis Pardons

By Phil Greenwood / July 5, 2024 /

Maryland Governor and NAACP President Promote Historic Mass Cannabis Pardon Maryland Governor Wes Moore and NAACP President Derrick Johnson are actively promoting the state’s historic mass marijuana pardon, emphasizing its…

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Promotes Cannabis Efforts with VP Harris

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Promotes Cannabis Efforts with VP Harris

By Becci Marti / July 3, 2024 /

Gov. Andy Beshear Responds to Speculation About Potential Presidential Bid, Highlights Cannabis Reform Efforts As speculation mounts about potential alternatives to President Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket, the…

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Four Ohio Cannabis Firms Gain Edge in Dispensary Site Lottery Selections

By Bayley Greenleaf / July 2, 2024 /

Selecting a location for a cannabis dispensary is not just about finding a spot—it’s a strategic decision that can determine the success or failure of a business. Factors like accessibility,…

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cannabis rescheduling IRS Advisory

IRS Stands Firm: 280E Limits Tax Benefits for Cannabis Industry

By Gene Mcklnley / July 1, 2024 /

IRS Reminds Cannabis Businesses: Federal Tax Deductions on Hold Until Cannabis Rescheduling Finalized The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reiterated that cannabis businesses cannot currently claim federal tax deductions for…

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Cannabis Legalization

Urgent Action Requested on Pennsylvania’s 220-Page Cannabis Bill

By Lisa Fairbanks / July 1, 2024 /

In a bold bipartisan move, Pennsylvania legislators are spearheading efforts to legalize recreational cannabis, arguing it could bring substantial economic benefits and address criminal justice disparities. Representatives Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne,…

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New York Dispensary Launches ‘Illegal Cannabis Buyback’ Program to Encourage Legal Market Transition

By Phil Greenwood / June 28, 2024 /

In a bid to curb the illegal cannabis market in New York, Housing Works, the parent company of Housing Works Cannabis Co, has launched an innovative “illegal cannabis buyback” program.…

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Delaware Bill Advances for Early Recreational Cannabis Sales

By Mary Marty / June 28, 2024 /

The Delaware Senate has given its approval to a House-passed bill that paves the way for existing medical marijuana businesses in the state to begin selling cannabis to adults, ahead…

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Governor of Maryland Launches Cannabis Employment Program for Former Offenders

By Phil Greenwood / June 28, 2024 /

Less than two weeks after pardoning over 175,000 marijuana and paraphernalia convictions, Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) has introduced the Cannabis Workforce Development Program. This innovative initiative, jointly administered by…

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IRS Warns Cannabis Businesses: No Federal Tax Deductions Until 280E Rule Changes

By Mary Marty / June 28, 2024 /

In a recent announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reaffirmed that marijuana businesses are ineligible for federal tax deductions on business expenses unless a rule to reschedule cannabis is finalized.…

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