Thursday, October 8, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Marijuana Legislation

State Lawmakers Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Most of the discussion leading up to the vote focused on the need for federal banking reform. However, there was no debate on the language of legalization.
Marijuana Legislation

Sen. Cory Booker Open To Passing Marijuana Banking First, With This Condition

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is “open to compromises” when it comes to federal cannabis reform.
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Study Shows Employee Drug Tests May Be Fading

Terry Hacienda -
While drug testing numbers are surprisingly low on average, there’s considerable variation between states.
Marijuana Legislation

New Bipartisan Congressional Bill Seeks To Expunge Federal Marijuana Records

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Cannabis reform advocates shared their support for the legislation.
Cannabusiness

New York Cannabis Sales Should Start Soon — Here’s What You Should Know

Maria Loreto -
New York state businesses will soon start selling legal recreational marijuana. Here's what you should know about how it works.
Marijuana Legislation

Wisconsin: GOP Governor Candidates Oppose Marijuana Legalization Despite Voter Wishes

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Despite a recent poll showing overwhelming support for legal weed among voters, top-tier GOP candidates for governor are against cannabis legalization.
Marijuana Legislation

Schumer Touts ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cannabis Legalization Doesn’t Increase Crime

Benzinga Staff Writer -
The comments came on the heels of his introducing long-awaited US Senate legislation that would decriminalize and deschedule cannabis on the federal level.
News

These Doctors Want Marijuana Illegal Again, And This State Broke A Cannabis Tax Revenue Record

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Tax reported from recreational cannabis sales in Illinois rose by 50% year-over-year to $445.3 million in the fiscal year 2022.
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Federal Cannabis Prohibition Has Failed, Sen. Booker Says During Senate Hearing

Benzinga Staff Writer -
At a recent Senate hearing, Booker cited evidence that cannabis' current classification as a Schedule 1 drug has caused many harms.
Marijuana Legislation

DEA Pressured To Allow Access To Psychedelics And Weed

Benzinga Staff Writer -
The measures would constitute a technical amendment to the original law’s text.
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