Ed Perlmutter

"We’re heading into an election cycle where both major party tickets are in favor of legalization, as well as smaller reforms," said David Mangone, vice president at The Liaison Group, during Tuesday’s Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Illinois, addressing a crowded room...

In a recent fireside chat hosted by Pablo Zuanic, senior equity analyst, former U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter shared his insights on the evolving cannabis landscape. With Congress grappling with cannabis rescheduling and banking reforms, Perlmutter's insider knowledge offers a crucial perspective...

Former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner told a panel on the first day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida that several ranking Congress members are intending to attach the SAFER Banking Act to the must-pass Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. "It might not be pretty but it...

The House Republican Policy Committee announced its formal opposition to the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act and the Cannabis Users' Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act, denouncing both measures that seek to integrate the marijuana industry into the federal banking system and...

The latest American Bankers Association (ABA) poll shows that roughly two-thirds of Americans (63%) support allowing cannabis companies full access to banking services, with only 17% in opposition, signaling a clear public mandate for Congress to reconcile state and federal law discrepancies...

The push for legislation that could finally allow banks to provide services to cannabis businesses gained steam this week, with key figures from both sides of the aisle reiterating their support for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. The renewed nudge suggests a...

After retiring from Congress, Ed Perlmutter quickly transitioned to a new role in the private sector, emphasizing his commitment to cannabis reform. As a policy advisor for the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) and a partner at Holland & Knight, Perlmutter is focusing on advancing the Secure...

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,...

Rescheduling cannabis from a schedule one drug to a schedule three drug was top of mind for former U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, who spoke exclusively to Benzinga at its Cannabis Capital Conference in late September. The former U.S. representative, who has been an influential figure in the cannabis...

At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, key figures in the cannabis industry engaged in discussions about the U.S. Senate Banking Committee passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act — and a surprising twist involving cryptocurrency, offering...

“It’s about time,” declared Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in a letter addressed to President Joe Biden several days after the Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. This potentially game-changing...

"This is a new chapter... certainly a monumental decision, a monumental day that could lead to more significant changes," former Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), NCR Advisory Member said in an exclusive interview with Benzinga discussing the Health and Human Services...

While marijuana legalization generally faces opposion from members of the Republican party, more and more politicians from both sides of the aisle are expressing support for cannabis and are acknowledging the failure of the War on Drugs. According to an...

Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are seeking to advance several drug policy changes as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). So far, over 1,400 proposed amendments have been put forward for the must-pass defense bill, including those concerning medical cannabis...

By Sahar Ayinehsazian, Hon. Ed Perlmutter and J. Devoy Dubuque Prior to its sudden shutdown, Silicon Valley Bank had a reputation for serving start-ups and entrepreneurs. Amongst its lesser-known clientele were cannabis-related businesses, which have long struggled with access to depository and...