Harris-Walz Support Cannabis Legalization, But Will They ‘Delegate It To The Rest Of The Government?’ Expert Questions
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the Democratic Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is gaining attention as the first from a major party to support cannabis legalization openly. Gary Santo, CEO of RX Green Technologies and a speaker at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference shared his thoughts on how this development might impact the cannabis industry.
While acknowledging the potential benefits, Santo remains cautious about whether this political shift will lead to meaningful action.
“Having outwardly affirmative leadership at the top who believes in cannabis is excellent,” Santo said. However, he questioned whether cannabis would be a priority for the Harris-Walz administration, given other pressing national issues. “Will cannabis be one of the platforms they prioritize? Or will they delegate it to the rest of the government, as we’ve seen with the Biden administration?”
Regulatory Environment: Optimism with Caution
Santo also reflected on the current state …