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Marcus Vela
Editor-in-Chief
Federal policy · Business · Markets
Marcus has covered cannabis policy and markets for nine years, previously reporting from Washington for a national trade publication. He oversees CannIntel's editorial standards and original reporting.
Credentials: BA Journalism, University of Missouri. Member, Society of Professional Journalists.
Stories by Marcus
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Where DEA cannabis rescheduling actually stands in 2026
The administrative law judge process, the public comment record, and the political calendar between now and a final rule.
By Marcus Vela · May 12 · 7 min
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Germany's adult-use framework, one year in: what actually changed
Cultivation associations, pharmacy access, and the European spillover effect on prices and exports.
By Marcus Vela · May 6 · 6 min