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Did You Know Cannabis Lobbying Isn't New? Early 1900s Pharmacies Pushed To Sell 'Marijuana Cigarettes' For Fifty Cents
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 9:04am | 1016In their book “From Criminalizing to Decriminalizing Marijuana,” Nikolay Anguelov and Michael P. MacCarthy explain that the cannabis lobby in Congress serves to advocate for legalization, medical research and financial regulations. However, did you know that cannabis lobbying is...
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Cannabis Industry Cuts Lobbying Efforts In Washington Amid Federal Legalization Struggle
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 3:27pm | 669The cannabis industry is scaling back its lobbying presence in Washington, facing financial woes due to marijuana's ongoing status of federal illegality. Major players like Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTCQX: CURLF) have been compelled to slash their lobbying budgets by 40% in the first...