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In Congress, a Changed House Finally Looks at Cannabis Banking
David Hodes - Published on February 13, 2019Read moreThe US House is finally taking up a key issue: banking and other financial services for the new industry.
Does the Farm Bill Legalize CBD, Too? Not Exactly
David Hodes - Published on December 13, 2018Read moreIf hemp is legal, then help-derived CBD must be legal. Right?
How the American Legion Became a Medical Cannabis Advocate
David Hodes - Published on February 28, 2018Read moreThe American Legion isn’t known for taking bold stands. But it’s come out as a leader on medical cannabis—because military veterans are demanding it.
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Budget Deal Extends Medical Marijuana Protections, but Only Temporarily
David Hodes - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreAfter a brief government shutdown—and another moment of angst for the cannabis industry—a key protection for state-legal cannabis will live another day.
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Senate Revives Gov’t, and Medical Marijuana Protections, Until Feb. 8
David Hodes - Published on January 22, 2018Read moreSenate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell struck a deal that will keep the government open, and MMJ protected, for 17 days.
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What the Federal Shutdown Means for Medical Marijuana
David Hodes - Published on January 19, 2018Read moreWhen the Senate vote failed, the budget expired and the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer medical marijuana protections vanished. So what’s next?
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Now Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Comment Is Affecting Medical Marijuana
David Hodes - Published on January 16, 2018Read moreThe president’s outburst blew up immigration talks that were key to the budget, which is where MMJ protections live.
