Politics

Maryland Governor, NAACP President Advocate Cannabis Pardons

By / 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…

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Promotes Cannabis Efforts with VP Harris

By / 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…

Four Ohio Cannabis Firms Gain Edge in Dispensary Site Lottery Selections

By / 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,…

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

By / 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…

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

By / 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,…

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

By / 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.…

Delaware Bill Advances for Early Recreational Cannabis Sales

By / 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…

Governor of Maryland Launches Cannabis Employment Program for Former Offenders

By / 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…

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

By / 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.…

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

By / June 28, 2024 /

Pennsylvania lawmakers are making a strong push for the legalization of adult-use marijuana, arguing that the move would bring significant economic benefits and align with neighboring states that have already…

Biden Administration Advocates Cannabis Pardons, Rescheduling, Citing Reduced Risks

By / June 27, 2024 /

The Biden campaign is intensifying efforts to highlight stark differences in cannabis policies between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. They assert that cannabis is “not as dangerous…

Delaware Moves Closer to Allowing Recreational Sales at Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

By / June 27, 2024 /

Delaware’s Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with a bill allowing existing medical cannabis businesses to sell cannabis to adults, facilitating earlier recreational sales than planned. Details of HB 408…