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. 6 months ago by Griffin Coop Laws News