by InfluencER | Dec 20, 2021 | Politics and Law
The current cannabis law in New York gives licensing priority to women-owned enterprises and other marginalized groups affected by the War on Drugs. By Jelena Martinovic Another novelty has been added to New York’s cannabis program, just weeks following the...
by InfluencER | Dec 20, 2021 | Politics and Law
State cannabis laws have always been tricky; in most cases, they arise from voter-approved initiatives, and their structures are usually determined by lawmakers who largely aren’t fans of cannabis. The result is a lot of push and pulls between Republicans and...
by InfluencER | Dec 20, 2021 | Politics and Law
Mexico could be one of the biggest players in the North American cannabis market, according to Xebra Brands (, the first company allowed to commercialize cannabis per a Mexican Supreme Court ruling. Even better, according to Xebra Brands President Robert Giustra, as...
by InfluencER | Dec 17, 2021 | Politics and Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) is urging the prosecuting attorneys throughout the state to expedite their overdue processing of past marijuana convictions in order to allow eligible individuals to have their sentences reduced or removed and past...
by InfluencER | Dec 17, 2021 | Politics and Law
Criminal justice reform wasn’t a priority for state Rep. Shamed Dogan, R-Ballwin, when first elected to the Missouri legislature in 2014. As he enters his final year before term limits end his tenure in the House, the pre-filed a ballot resolution to legalize...
by InfluencER | Dec 17, 2021 | Politics and Law
With several new states having legalized marijuana in 2021—in addition to some modest congressional developments—reform advocates put some wins on the board this year. Now a congressional memo is laying out priorities to build upon those successes for 2022. Reps. Earl...
