John Boehner

The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) announced on Thursday it added former Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Col.) to its roster of federal policy advisors who pushed for cannabis reform for years. Perlmutter joined former Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Col.), former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Jim Cole,...

One of the most prominent figures in the U.S. Congress and in the investing community is Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from California. Well-known for serving as the Speaker of the House on several occasions and for her husband’s stock trades...

Cannabis activists protested outside of the White House on Monday, urging President Biden to keep on his promise and release people who are in jail over marijuana-related offenses. The action was organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) the Last Prisoner Project (LPP)...

“Real Time with Bill Maher" host discussed cannabis legalization with former Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday's “Overtime” segment during which he made a provocative prediction. Maher began with an audience-submitted question: ...

John Boehner, former speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, backed out of a deal to join a marijuana lobbying group after he allegedly stole talking points from another lobbyist, an explosive lawsuit claims, reported the New York Post. Boehner signed an agreement in March...

U.S. Rep. David Joyce apologized for wearing tennis shoes in an onstage appearance at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Wednesday, for he meant no disrespect. Instead, he was seeking comfort following a recent knee replacement surgery. "I can't wait for the day...

Former GOP Texas Gov. Rick Perry has now publicly come out in support of research into the therapeutic potential of substances like psilocybin and MDMA for military veterans suffering with PTSD. At the “Strength in Numbers Gala to End Veteran Suicide,” Perry spoke about a young military...

When it comes to cannabis, Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle had a change of heart. During his tenure as a public servant, he preferred keeping marijuana in the DEA’s Schedule I category, alongside drugs that aren't considered safe to use even under medical supervision....

As the cannabis space grows, so too does the list of noteworthy investors and brand representatives. The early celebrity entrants were often cannabis advocates and users such as Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson and Melissa Etheridge. Today, the market expansion includes individuals...

Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) continued to trade higher Thursday morning following a late Wednesday report on its interest in Acreage Holdings Inc (OTC: ACRGF). Editor's note: On Thursday morning just ahead of the opening bell, Canopy Growth confirmed it will buy Acreage Holdings for an...

Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner told Fox Business News on Monday it's a matter of when, and not if, federal laws will permit the use of cannabis. What Happened Boehner's stance against legalization of cannabis throughout his three-decade career in politics has shifted since leaving...

An American cannabis company has gone public on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol "ARCG.U."  Acreage Holdings, formerly known as High Street Capital Partners, said it has completed a reverse takeover of Applied Inventions Management Corp. and ...

Canada's reputation as being friendly and open to the cannabis investor community is well documented. That's according to Acreage Holdings CEO Kevin Murphy, who recently raised $119 million in private capital and is planning on listing his company in Canada. What Happened Acreage's $119...

April is shaping up to be a great month for marijuana. Last week, President Donald Trump announced the federal government would not interfere with states’ rights to decide their cannabis laws and former Speaker of the House John Boehner joined the board of directors of New York-based...

Two words summarize last week’s most relevant event for the cannabis industry: John Boehner. The former House speaker announced his views on cannabis had evolved and, in support of legalization, he was joining the board of directors of New York-based marijuana company Acreage Holdings. To...