Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Florida State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R) is seeking to ease the financial burden on medical marijuana businesses by allowing them to claim state tax deductions currently denied by the federal government under an IRS code known as 280E, which prevents legal cannabis...

In a recent development, the House Rules Committee under GOP control has rejected a series of proposed marijuana and psychedelic reform amendments within expansive spending legislation. This decision includes the dismissal of a bipartisan effort aimed at protecting state cannabis...

In an exclusive address to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) emphasized the remarkable progress and enduring challenges in cannabis legislation. Blumenauer, a longstanding cannabis advocate, traced his involvement in the cause back to 1973 when Oregon...

In an urgent appeal to rethink current medical marijuana policies, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), has criticized the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) for their "misguided denial of services." The Democratic congressman's concerns stem from both...

As debates around potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments continue, the use of cannabis and its derivatives has come under increased scrutiny. Despite claims of effectiveness, key stakeholders such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD)...

"I cannot tell you how many times I've heard veterans tell me that medical marijuana saved their life," Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently stated. What Happened: As first reported by Marijuana Moment, Blumenauer's statement aligns with the sentiment of a bipartisan group of...

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill that incorporates a crucial amendment for veterans residing in states where cannabis is legal. The amendment allows VA physicians to recommend medical marijuana (MMJ) as a potential treatment option for its veteran...

Oregon Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, has raised concerns after entering into a consulting agreement with an affiliate of the troubled cannabis dispensary chain, La Mota, whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies. Fagan's auditors are currently examining the Oregon Liquor...

According to politicians speaking at a SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, “there’s a narrow window for federal cannabis legalization.” The first cannabis session of the conference focused on why federal legalization has not seen any progress. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D), a...

This story was originally published in El Planteo and appears here with permission. A Mexican senator will present a new bill to legalize psychedelics and provide access to alternative therapy for mental health disorders.  Green Ecologist Party’s Alejandra Lagunes...

President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently met to discuss geopolitical, commercial, cultural and cooperation issues for the development of both countries. Both leaders expressed the political will to build an...

Ever wonder how financial institutions work with cannabis businesses? A new comprehensive report, released by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), provides up-to-date details and a state-level breakdown. FinCEN, a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is offering new...

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently received a letter signed by Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) requesting data on financial services offered to minority cannabis businesses. The reason the lawmakers sent the letter was to better...

After the Colombian House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, a U.S. congressional delegation visited. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman, was one of the congressmen who were part of the Colombia trip. Others were Rep....

The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), is preparing to vote on a series of criminal justice reform bills. They include the bipartisan proposal to cleanse records of prior federal cannabis convictions. The key committee of the House Committee will meet in the next few...