Society News
May 17, 2021
Pot Companies’ Hunt for New Markets Heats Up
The cannabis land grab is getting more competitive.
May 7, 2021
14 Things About Life Everyone Should Know, Especially if you want to live a happier, more fulfilling life
Life lessons are great once learned, but the acquisition process is usually painful. So let's speed up the process.
Apr 28, 2021
New Marijuana Banking Bill: What’s Included and What’s Missing
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (a marijuana banking act) has been reintroduced to the House by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO); this bill protects financial institutions that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. Previously, the bill had cleared the House but did not advance in the Republican-controlled Senate. There are currently 206 cosponsors of the marijuana banking bill, as well as expressed support from 13 Republicans. The bill does not federally legalize cannabis. It also does not contain long-sought relief from a corporate income tax penalty which allows only the cost of goods sold to be deducted as an operating expense, or provisions to allow stock market listings, although SAFE would allow banks to perform custodial services for U.S. firms’ stock trading.
Apr 28, 2021
Texas Lawmakers Approve Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Bills
The Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to reduce penalties for possession of marijuana concentrates—and lawmakers separately advanced legislation to require studies on the therapeutic potential of certain psychedelics for military veterans.
Apr 18, 2021
Marijuana Banking Bill Will Get A House Floor Vote On Monday 4/19, Majority Leader Confirms
A bipartisan bill to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regu...
Apr 16, 2021
Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for recreational or medical use
As more states, including Virginia and New York, continue to legalize marijuana, an overwhelming share of U.S. adults (91%) say either that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use (60%) or that it should be legal for medical use only (31%). Fewer than one-in-ten (8%) say marijuana should not be legal for use by adults.
Apr 10, 2021
The Week in Cannabis 4/10 - Policy News, M&A and Stock Market Updates
In a week where overall markets traded up, cannabis stocks were in the red, despite a series of big news, M&A and financing announcements.
Apr 7, 2021
This university will be the latest to offer a cannabis major
A university in Colorado is banking on the future of cannabis. Students at Colorado State University’s Pueblo campus will be able to major in cannabis starting in the fall.
Apr 7, 2021
Texas Lawmakers Tackle Marijuana Decriminalization, Medical Cannabis And Hemp In Committee Hearings
Cannabis reform is the hot topic in the Texas legislature this week, with lawmakers holding hearings on multiple marijuana decriminalization bills, a proposal to expand the state’s medical cannabis program and another piece of legislation concerning hemp regulations.
Apr 2, 2021
NYPD gives cops new orders to let people smoke weed in public
The NYPD has told cops how to enforce the state’s new marijuana law — which includes letting adults light up in public, ignoring the exchange of weed unless money is involved and banning vehicle searches based on smell alone.
Mar 30, 2021
The SAFE Act Has Made Its Way To The Senate
Will the SAFE Act Become Law In 2021?
The SAFE Act has been reintroduced and passed the House and now has made its way to the Senate.
Mar 28, 2021
New York Marijuana Legalization Bill Is Officially Released, With Votes Planned Within Days
A new bill to legalize marijuana in New York was released on Saturday after lawmakers and the governor finalized a deal that has been negotiated for weeks. Votes in the legislature are now expected to take place in the coming week.