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Dec. 9, 2019 Magnolia Botanicals Launching Dorchester County Operations Gov. Henry McMaster
Nov. 14, 2019 Letters of Endorsement for H.R. the Safe Banking Act Denny Heck
Nov. 14, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Statement on Passage of Cannabis Legislation Gov. JB Pritzker
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Mills Administration Calls on USDA to Finalize Hemp Guidance to Support Maine Farmers Gov. Janet Mills
Oct. 17, 2019 Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Murphy, and Governor Wolf, Co-Host Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit Gov. Ned Lamont, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Va. Congressional Members Secure Virginia's Inclusion in Hemp Crop Insurance Pilot Program Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Governor Lamont and Governor Cuomo Announce Joint State Partnership to Develop Uniform Approach to E-Cigarettes and Legal Cannabis ‎Program Gov. Ned Lamont, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 Denny Heck
Sept. 25, 2019 Joint Release: Safe Banking Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives with Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support Denny Heck, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Denny Heck, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Governor Lamont Says Connecticut Has Licensed 82 Hemp Growers Since Launch of New Pilot Program This Spring Gov. Ned Lamont, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo and Governor Lamont Go Fishing on Lake Ontario Gov. Ned Lamont, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Illinois' Medical Cannabis Program Gov. JB Pritzker
July 30, 2019 Governor DeWine Signs SB 57 Gov. Mike DeWine
July 18, 2019 Letter to Texas District and County Attorneys - State Leaders Send Letter To District And County Attorneys Regarding Hemp And Marijuana Possession Cases Gov. Greg Abbott
June 27, 2019 Governor Mills Signs Adult Use Marijuana Rulemaking Law Gov. Janet Mills
June 25, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Gov. JB Pritzker
June 25, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Gov. JB Pritzker
June 17, 2019 Letter to Congressional Leaders - Governor Mills, Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Urge Congress to Pass Legislation to Allow State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses to Access Banking Services Gov. Janet Mills
June 11, 2019 Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses Antonio Delgado, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry Denny Heck, ...
May 31, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Applauds Passage of Adult-Use Cannabis Gov. JB Pritzker
May 29, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Praises Senate Passage of Adult-Use Cannabis Gov. JB Pritzker
May 4, 2019 Gov. Pritzker, Lawmakers Announce Major Step Forward to Legalize Adult Use Cannabis Gov. JB Pritzker
March 28, 2019 House Financial Services Committee Passes SAFE Banking Act Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 18, 2019 Gov. Evers Announces Proposal to Reform Wisconsin's Marijuana Laws Gov. Tony Evers
Feb. 13, 2019 First Congressional Hearing Held on Cannabis Banking Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 11, 2019 Executive Order 2019-09 Executive Order Creating the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative Gov. JB Pritzker
Jan. 24, 2019 Response to Marquette University Law Poll Gov. Tony Evers
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Study Medical Cannabis as Alternative Therapy for Veterans with PTSD or Chronic Pain Gov. Tim Walz, ...
July 3, 2018 Governor Cuomo Announces Further Action to Support Development of Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Businesses in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, ...
June 13, 2018 Another Major Financial Services Group Lends Support to SAFE Banking Act, Calls it "A Reasonable and Sound Approach" Denny Heck, ...
June 13, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act of 2018 Gov. Jared Polis
June 12, 2018 Polis Amendments Provide Alternatives to Opioid Use Gov. Jared Polis
June 8, 2018 Perlmutter, Heck Cannabis Banking Bill Earns Support of Independent Community Bankers of America Denny Heck
June 7, 2018 Polis Will Introduce STATES Act in House of Representatives Gov. Jared Polis
June 7, 2018 Perlmutter, Heck Cannabis Banking Bill Earns Support of Independent Community Bankers of America Denny Heck, ...
April 23, 2018 In The News: JB Pritzker Supports Legalizing Marijuana Gov. JB Pritzker
April 17, 2018 Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 Gov. Tim Walz, ...
March 26, 2018 Reps. Correa & Walz Call For Cannabis Research Funding For Veterans Gov. Tim Walz, ...
March 16, 2018 Letter to Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member Jose Serrano, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Add Marijuana Amendment to the FY2019 Budget Denny Heck, ...
March 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelignhuysen, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee, and the Honorable Nite Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - No Funding for DEA Cannabis Eradication Program Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 25, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Keep Campaign Promise on State Marijuana Laws Denny Heck, ...
Jan. 22, 2018 Governor Phil Scott Signs H. 511 Gov. Phil Scott
Jan. 17, 2018 Letter to Ken Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Preserve Banking Guidance for Marijuana Industry Denny Heck, ...
Jan. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Push for Marijuana Fix Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, U.S. Attorney General - Leave States that have Legalized Marijuana Alone Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 4, 2018 Congressman Heck Calls DOJ Withdrawal of Cole Memorandum "Reckless and Irresponsible" Denny Heck
Jan. 4, 2018 Ranking Member Walz Responds To Trump Administration Changes In Marijuana Policy Gov. Tim Walz
Jan. 4, 2018 Polis, Leader of Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Condemns Attorney General's Decision on Marijuana Gov. Jared Polis
Jan. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Polis Asks Trump to Override Attorney General's Marijuana Decision Gov. Jared Polis
Nov. 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Ranking Member Walz Calls For VA Research Into Medical Marijuana Gov. Tim Walz, ...
Sept. 7, 2017 Governor Phil Scott Announces Marijuana Advisory Commission Gov. Phil Scott
April 27, 2017 Congress Must Act to Help Reduce Public Safety Threat in Communities Denny Heck, ...
April 14, 2017 Denver Post - Leave Cannabis Regulation to the States, Mr. President Gov. Jared Polis
April 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Letter Urging Respect for State Medical Marijuana Laws Denny Heck, ...
March 30, 2017 Polis to reintroduce Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Gov. Jared Polis
Feb. 23, 2017 Cannabis Caucus Responds to WH Statement on Marijuana Policy Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Feb. 23, 2017 Polis statement on Trump administration's stance on recreational marijuana Gov. Jared Polis
Feb. 16, 2017 Bipartisan Group Launches Congressional Cannabis Caucus Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Nov. 9, 2016 The Hill - Pro-Pot Advocates Score Huge Victories Denny Heck
Nov. 1, 2016 NBC News - The Big Winner on November 8 Could Be... Marijuana Denny Heck
Oct. 25, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Effectiveness of the Cannabis Eradication Program Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Oct. 24, 2016 The Denver Post - These Four Colorado Incumbents Deserve Re-election to Congress Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Aug. 10, 2016 The Olympian - Limited Banking Access Puts Marijuana Businesses at Risk for Crime Denny Heck
Aug. 9, 2016 KING 5 - Congressman: "Cash only' for Pot Has to Change Denny Heck
June 30, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Rosenberg, Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Take Action on Medical Marijuana Gov. Jared Polis, ...
June 28, 2016 Letter to Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Harry Reid, Minority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Medical Marijuana Provisions in Funding Bill Gov. Jared Polis, ...
June 22, 2016 They Olympian - Heck Criticizes Republican Blockage Of Pot Banking Amendment Denny Heck
June 20, 2016 PoliticoPro - Congress Boosts Pot Industry In Spending Bills Denny Heck
May 25, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Letter to President Obama on Marijuana Policy Denny Heck, ...
May 23, 2016 Granting Veterans Access to Medical Marijuana Gov. Jared Polis
April 15, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Call to Remove Barriers to Research on Medical Marijuana Gov. Jared Polis, ...
April 15, 2016 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Medical Marijuana Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2019 Magnolia Botanicals Launching Dorchester County Operations Gov.Henry McMaster
Nov. 14, 2019 Letters of Endorsement for H.R. the Safe Banking Act Denny Heck
Nov. 14, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Statement on Passage of Cannabis Legislation Gov.JB Pritzker
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Mills Administration Calls on USDA to Finalize Hemp Guidance to Support Maine Farmers Gov.Janet Mills
Oct. 17, 2019 Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Murphy, and Governor Wolf, Co-Host Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit Gov.Ned Lamont, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Va. Congressional Members Secure Virginia's Inclusion in Hemp Crop Insurance Pilot Program Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Governor Lamont and Governor Cuomo Announce Joint State Partnership to Develop Uniform Approach to E-Cigarettes and Legal Cannabis ‎Program Gov.Ned Lamont, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 Denny Heck
Sept. 25, 2019 Joint Release: Safe Banking Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives with Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support Denny Heck, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Denny Heck, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Governor Lamont Says Connecticut Has Licensed 82 Hemp Growers Since Launch of New Pilot Program This Spring Gov.Ned Lamont, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo and Governor Lamont Go Fishing on Lake Ontario Gov.Ned Lamont, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Illinois' Medical Cannabis Program Gov.JB Pritzker
July 30, 2019 Governor DeWine Signs SB 57 Gov.Mike DeWine
July 18, 2019 Letter to Texas District and County Attorneys - State Leaders Send Letter To District And County Attorneys Regarding Hemp And Marijuana Possession Cases Gov.Greg Abbott
June 27, 2019 Governor Mills Signs Adult Use Marijuana Rulemaking Law Gov.Janet Mills
June 25, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Gov.JB Pritzker
June 25, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Gov.JB Pritzker
June 17, 2019 Letter to Congressional Leaders - Governor Mills, Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Urge Congress to Pass Legislation to Allow State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses to Access Banking Services Gov.Janet Mills
June 11, 2019 Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses Antonio Delgado, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry Denny Heck, ...
May 31, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Applauds Passage of Adult-Use Cannabis Gov.JB Pritzker
May 29, 2019 Gov. Pritzker Praises Senate Passage of Adult-Use Cannabis Gov.JB Pritzker
May 4, 2019 Gov. Pritzker, Lawmakers Announce Major Step Forward to Legalize Adult Use Cannabis Gov.JB Pritzker
March 28, 2019 House Financial Services Committee Passes SAFE Banking Act Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 18, 2019 Gov. Evers Announces Proposal to Reform Wisconsin's Marijuana Laws Gov.Tony Evers
Feb. 13, 2019 First Congressional Hearing Held on Cannabis Banking Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 11, 2019 Executive Order 2019-09 Executive Order Creating the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative Gov.JB Pritzker
Jan. 24, 2019 Response to Marquette University Law Poll Gov.Tony Evers
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Study Medical Cannabis as Alternative Therapy for Veterans with PTSD or Chronic Pain Gov.Tim Walz, ...
July 3, 2018 Governor Cuomo Announces Further Action to Support Development of Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Businesses in New York Gov.Kathy Hochul, ...
June 13, 2018 Another Major Financial Services Group Lends Support to SAFE Banking Act, Calls it "A Reasonable and Sound Approach" Denny Heck, ...
June 13, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act of 2018 Gov.Jared Polis
June 12, 2018 Polis Amendments Provide Alternatives to Opioid Use Gov.Jared Polis
June 8, 2018 Perlmutter, Heck Cannabis Banking Bill Earns Support of Independent Community Bankers of America Denny Heck
June 7, 2018 Polis Will Introduce STATES Act in House of Representatives Gov.Jared Polis
June 7, 2018 Perlmutter, Heck Cannabis Banking Bill Earns Support of Independent Community Bankers of America Denny Heck, ...
April 23, 2018 In The News: JB Pritzker Supports Legalizing Marijuana Gov.JB Pritzker
April 17, 2018 Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 Gov.Tim Walz, ...
March 26, 2018 Reps. Correa & Walz Call For Cannabis Research Funding For Veterans Gov.Tim Walz, ...
March 16, 2018 Letter to Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member Jose Serrano, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Add Marijuana Amendment to the FY2019 Budget Denny Heck, ...
March 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelignhuysen, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee, and the Honorable Nite Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - No Funding for DEA Cannabis Eradication Program Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 25, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Keep Campaign Promise on State Marijuana Laws Denny Heck, ...
Jan. 22, 2018 Governor Phil Scott Signs H. 511 Gov.Phil Scott
Jan. 17, 2018 Letter to Ken Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Preserve Banking Guidance for Marijuana Industry Denny Heck, ...
Jan. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Push for Marijuana Fix Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, U.S. Attorney General - Leave States that have Legalized Marijuana Alone Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Jan. 4, 2018 Congressman Heck Calls DOJ Withdrawal of Cole Memorandum "Reckless and Irresponsible" Denny Heck
Jan. 4, 2018 Ranking Member Walz Responds To Trump Administration Changes In Marijuana Policy Gov.Tim Walz
Jan. 4, 2018 Polis, Leader of Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Condemns Attorney General's Decision on Marijuana Gov.Jared Polis
Jan. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Polis Asks Trump to Override Attorney General's Marijuana Decision Gov.Jared Polis
Nov. 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Ranking Member Walz Calls For VA Research Into Medical Marijuana Gov.Tim Walz, ...
Sept. 7, 2017 Governor Phil Scott Announces Marijuana Advisory Commission Gov.Phil Scott
April 27, 2017 Congress Must Act to Help Reduce Public Safety Threat in Communities Denny Heck, ...
April 14, 2017 Denver Post - Leave Cannabis Regulation to the States, Mr. President Gov.Jared Polis
April 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Letter Urging Respect for State Medical Marijuana Laws Denny Heck, ...
March 30, 2017 Polis to reintroduce Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Gov.Jared Polis
Feb. 23, 2017 Cannabis Caucus Responds to WH Statement on Marijuana Policy Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Feb. 23, 2017 Polis statement on Trump administration's stance on recreational marijuana Gov.Jared Polis
Feb. 16, 2017 Bipartisan Group Launches Congressional Cannabis Caucus Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Nov. 9, 2016 The Hill - Pro-Pot Advocates Score Huge Victories Denny Heck
Nov. 1, 2016 NBC News - The Big Winner on November 8 Could Be... Marijuana Denny Heck
Oct. 25, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Effectiveness of the Cannabis Eradication Program Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Oct. 24, 2016 The Denver Post - These Four Colorado Incumbents Deserve Re-election to Congress Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Aug. 10, 2016 The Olympian - Limited Banking Access Puts Marijuana Businesses at Risk for Crime Denny Heck
Aug. 9, 2016 KING 5 - Congressman: "Cash only' for Pot Has to Change Denny Heck
June 30, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Rosenberg, Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Take Action on Medical Marijuana Gov.Jared Polis, ...
June 28, 2016 Letter to Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Harry Reid, Minority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Medical Marijuana Provisions in Funding Bill Gov.Jared Polis, ...
June 22, 2016 They Olympian - Heck Criticizes Republican Blockage Of Pot Banking Amendment Denny Heck
June 20, 2016 PoliticoPro - Congress Boosts Pot Industry In Spending Bills Denny Heck
May 25, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Letter to President Obama on Marijuana Policy Denny Heck, ...
May 23, 2016 Granting Veterans Access to Medical Marijuana Gov.Jared Polis
April 15, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Call to Remove Barriers to Research on Medical Marijuana Gov.Jared Polis, ...
April 15, 2016 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Medical Marijuana Gov.Jared Polis, ...
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