Both major-party candidates for Massachusetts governor are opposing Question 8, the November ballot initiative that would repeal the state’s recreational marijuana sales law, putting Democratic …
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Civil Rights Coalition Representing Over 240 Organizations Discloses U.S. Senate Lobbying for Federal Marijuana Legalization
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights coalitions representing more than 240 organizations, has disclosed lobbying the …
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization and Repeal Campaigns Raise $5 Million, Spend $4.8 Million in 2026 Including $2.5 Million in October
The two main campaigns battling over the future of recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts have collectively raised more than $5 million and spent approximately $4.82 …
America’s Credit Unions Reports Continued Federal Lobbying on Marijuana Banking in New Disclosure
America’s Credit Unions, a national trade association representing credit unions across the United States, continued lobbying Congress on marijuana banking during the third quarter of …
Worcester City Council Votes Unanimously to Oppose Massachusetts Ballot Initiative That Would Repeal Recreational Marijuana Sales
The Worcester City Council voted unanimously tonight to approve a resolution opposing Massachusetts Question 8, the November ballot initiative that would eliminate the state’s legal …
National Restaurant Association Discloses Lobbying on Federal THC Beverage Bill as Hemp Ban Approaches
The National Restaurant Association has disclosed lobbying on a bipartisan congressional bill that would establish federal regulations for hemp-derived THC beverages, as sweeping restrictions on …
PayPal Reports Lobbying Congress on Marijuana Banking Reform in Third Quarter
PayPal reported spending $606,000 on federal lobbying during the third quarter of 2026, with marijuana banking reform and the SAFE Banking Act among the issues …
Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Affiliate Report $310,000 in Federal Lobbying Through September, Target Rescheduling and Banking Reform
Smart Approaches to Marijuana and its affiliated advocacy organization, SAM Action, have reported a combined $310,000 in federal lobbying activity during the first nine months …
Life Insurance Industry Group Reports Lobbying Congress on Marijuana Banking and Insurance Reform in New Federal Filing
The American Council of Life Insurers, a national trade association representing life insurance companies, disclosed lobbying activity involving two major marijuana reform proposals during the …
Worcester City Council to Vote October 20 on Mayor’s Resolution Opposing Marijuana Legalization Repeal
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty is seeking formal opposition to Massachusetts’ proposed repeal of recreational marijuana sales, with the City Council scheduled to vote Tuesday, October …
Total Wine & More Reports $510,000 in Hemp THC Beverage Lobbying as National Beer Wholesalers Association Targets Federal Legislation
Total Wine & More has reported $510,000 in federal lobbying expenses during the first nine months of 2026, with all three quarterly disclosures identifying the …
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Defenders Raise $2.18 Million in 2026, Compared to $1.98 Million for Repeal Campaign
The campaign fighting to preserve recreational marijuana legalization in Massachusetts has raised nearly $2.18 million in 2026, compared to approximately $1.98 million raised this year …
