While Rosen gets high marks for being “a strong advocate for cannabis policy reform,” Sam Brown failed to answer any questions supporting Nevada’s cannabis industry that sustains hundreds of small businesses, thousands of jobs, and millions of dollars in tax revenue for the state

In a recent questionnaire for the Marijuana Policy Project, MAGA extremist Sam Brown refused to support legislation to strengthen Nevada’s cannabis small businesses, including the bipartisan SAFER Banking Act that would ensure local cannabis businesses have access to the same banking and financial services other businesses do. The legal cannabis industry has been a crucial part of Nevada’s economy since 2017, helping sustain good-paying jobs and crucial tax revenue.

Sam Brown (R) — incomplete — Brown has not publicly stated his stance on marijuana policy during his campaign. He did not respond to MPP's candidate survey, which provided an opportunity to get on the record about cannabis descheduling, SAFE banking, federal employment protections, and expungement.

Meanwhile, Jacky Rosen has been working across the aisle and helping lead efforts to pass the SAFER Banking Act. She’s also been fighting to ensure Nevada’s cannabis industry has access to the same federal funding and resources as other small businesses as a way to keep diversifying and growing our state’s economy.

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D) — A+ — Rosen is a strong advocate for cannabis policy reform. Rosen responded "yes" to all four questions in MPP's candidate survey, expressing support for legalizing cannabis at the federal level, the SAFER Banking Act, government-initiated expungement, and changing federal policy to stop denying employment to individuals for past cannabis use. She commented, "While cannabis has been regulated in our state since 2017, many Nevadans are still dealing with the effects of past low-level marijuana offenses. Having a record for something that is now legal in our state threatens Nevadans' ability to get a job, apply for rental housing or a mortgage, and contribute to our state's economy.

"I have been a strong advocate for federal cannabis reform. In the Senate, I introduced the HOPE Act, which would create a federal grant program to expunge or seal cannabis convictions in states where it has been legalized or decriminalized. I have also supported legally operating cannabis small businesses by introducing a bill that would ensure that they have equal access to Small Business Administration programs and by leading an annual letter to appropriators calling on them to open up SBA loan and entrepreneurship programs to state-legal cannabis businesses. I also am an original co-sponsor and strong supporter of the SAFER Banking Act, which would ensure legally operating cannabis businesses can access services like banking and insurance, helping to support these businesses, reduce incidents of crime, and improve public safety."

Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesperson Katharine Kurz 

“The legal cannabis industry is growing our state’s economy and creating new jobs for Nevadans, which is why Jacky Rosen has been a strong advocate in the Senate for ensuring these small businesses have a level playing field. Sam Brown’s refusal to support these Nevada small businesses is yet another example of his ‘extremely conservative’ stances being deeply unpopular and out of touch with voters across our state.”