Cotton opposes federal bill to legalize cannabis, calling it “gift to the cartels and gangs” Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton said during a Senate subcommittee hearing this week that a newly introduced bill to legalize and regulate cannabis will be a “gift to the cartels and gangs.” The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would allow states to regulate cannabis without fear of punishment from Washington, according to Politico. 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Laws News