Analysis US cannabis banking likely to come ahead of Senate legalization bill While top senators vow to legalize weed this year, it's just the beginning of what will be a long process of passing major legislation Jared GnamFebruary 6, 2021
Legalization Passing of ‘historic’ MORE Act moot unless Georgia runoff swings blue With the Republican-led Senate vowing to block cannabis reform, passing of the landmark bill may only amount to a symbolic win Jared GnamDecember 4, 2020
Analysis Bi-partisan cannabis ballot sweep could trigger green wave in neighbour states With NJ to set up its adult market this year, states like NY, CT, PA and MD will follow, says Chris Lindsey of the... Jared GnamNovember 4, 2020
The weed wire After 2-year wait, Vermont legalizes recreational weed sales But under the new bill, a full adult-use marketplace won't come online until Oct. 2022 Jared GnamOctober 8, 2020
COVID-19 US House keeps cannabis banking provisions in latest Covid relief bill If passed, it will mark the third time the House has approved the SAFE Banking Act legislation Jared GnamSeptember 29, 2020
The weed wire Playboy magazine launches cannabis reform campaign Famed adult magazine teams up with social justice groups to call for legalization Jared GnamSeptember 25, 2020
The weed wire Five state cannabis ballots could add US$9B to American market If five states vote green in November, New Frontier Data estimates US$35 billion in legal weed sales by 2025 Jared GnamSeptember 25, 2020
The weed wire Toxic US politics blamed for delay of MORE Act vote Experts say election-year politics played a role in Democrats punting the historic House vote until after the Nov. 3 election Jared GnamSeptember 18, 2020
Industry update Critics blast Nebraska Supreme Court for blocking medical cannabis ballot Americans from all stripes criticized state's top judges, saying ruling supports racism and hurts epileptic children Jared GnamSeptember 11, 2020
Legalization ‘Historic’ US House vote this month opens a door toward legalization While the MORE Act would end America's racist war on weed, it likely won't pass Congress until after November's election, expert says Jared GnamSeptember 4, 2020