Anthony Coniglio of NewLake Partners on Optimistic Cannabis Policy, Rescheduling, and State Hemp Regulations

Anthony Coniglio of NewLake Partners on Optimistic Cannabis Policy, Rescheduling, and State Hemp Regulations

Author: Cannabis Radio August 6, 2025 Duration: 41:51

Anthony Coniglio, CEO at NewLake Partners returns to discussed a possible shifting to an optimistic outlook on cannabis policy, noting concerns about Rand Paul's efforts to strip hemp language from the agriculture appropriations bill and a proposed DOJ rule classifying cannabis users as "dangerous to society."

We also covered DEA Administrator Terrence Cole's confirmation, his strategic priorities not including cannabis rescheduling, and the potential impact of Schedule 3 reclassification on addressing transnational criminal organizations, with Anthony clarifying that the DEA's priorities align with the National Drug Threat Assessment.

The participants also discussed the rescheduling process and timeline, and the actions taken by states to ban or regulate intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.





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