Voice of Cannabis Series - Episode 4 | SALT Talks #93

A Democratic trifecta in congress and the presidency is the best-case scenario for the advancement of the cannabis industry. Initially, expect to see a Biden White House use executive orders that address the decriminalization and rescheduling of cannabis. Though, the start of the administration will be consumed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Support for cannabis has grown steadily over the years and has become a bipartisan issue. In congress, legislation will likely focus on passing a new version of the MORE Act. Such a bill will likely make it to the floor for a vote but would struggle to earn the 60 senate votes needed (if the filibuster remains intact). “There’s a lot of parallels here from 2008 in the marriage equality issue with Obama… We could have the same thing with Biden and Harris [supporting cannabis].” David Culver, Vice President of US Government and Stakeholder Relations for Canopy Growth Corporation. Patrick Martin, Principal & Director of Midwest Public Strategies for Cozen O’Connor. Erik Huey, President of Platinum Advisors Melissa Kuipers Blake, Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit salt.org/talks Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.