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Americans Spent as Much on Cannabis as Taco Bell Last Year
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 4, 2019Read moreIt’s official: The Crunchwrap is losing ground to the blunt wrap.
Congress Eyes New Way to Allow Cannabis Banking, DC Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 3, 2019Read moreProvisions in a proposed federal spending bill would protect banks that work with the cannabis industry and would finally allow Washington, DC, to greenlight retail cannabis sales.
New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 28, 2019Read moreAfter failing to pass it in the budget, legislators give a new bill a try before the session ends June 19.
Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreAfter pledging his support to win 2018 primary, Cuomo throws legalization advocates under the bus at the first sign of trouble.
Washington DC Mayor Moves to Allow Cannabis Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreExpecting a congressional roadblock to be removed this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a plan to launch legal, adult-use cannabis sales in the District.
Attorney General Says He Prefers STATES Act Over Prohibition
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 11, 2019Read moreIn a Congressional hearing, AG William Barr said a STATES Act solution would be better than the current federal-state conflict over cannabis regulation.
The STATES Act Is Back. Can It Win Over Congress?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 5, 2019Read moreOne of the leading efforts to end cannabis prohibition at the federal level stepped back into the spotlight this week.
After Budget Setback, What’s Next for Legalization in New York?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 31, 2019Read moreAdvocates wanted equity measures. Companies wanted to jump the line. Rural counties wanted to opt out. In the end, nobody got anything. Maybe slowing down isn’t the worst thing.
Cannabis Out! New York Drops Legalization From Budget Bill
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 22, 2019Read moreThat doesn’t mean it’s dead. But it does leave advocates with a tougher road ahead.
New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 21, 2019Read moreIt’s got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn’t have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino.