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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. But we are not done. In fact, we’re just getting started.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

Together, we were able to provide record sealing services and great education throughout Las Vegas. In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. January – March 2018: Partnering with Harrison House.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. Update : SB 223 was heard and approved by the Assembly Education Committee on 6/19/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! For the first time ever, the U.S. California. CA resident? CA resident?

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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

Veriheal

The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, politics, STEM, sports, and more. . At Veriheal, we are truly honored and privileged to have two Black leaders. .

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Kelley Drye & Warren: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – August 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Radicle Science, a healthtech B-corp that validates natural products, launched the Radicle ACES (Advancing CBD Education and Science) study. s history. Radicle Science study will evaluate effectiveness of various CBD products. CStore Decisions. Farm Credit, USDA actions on lending have hemp industry concerned.

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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

SpeedWeed

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Stockton University’s Cannabis and Hemp Research Institute to Offer Lab Testing, Education

SpeedWeed

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.