SAFE Banking for industry? Try, try again
A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the US Senate and House on April 26.
Trade association releases new overview of medical marijuana
NCIA: "Many politicians and doctors still lack a basic understanding of the science of cannabis and continue to oppose sensible reforms."
Cannabis banking law moves to US Senate
A bipartisan bill allowing US banks to work with cannabusinesses passed the House for the fourth time – and without a GOP Senate to block it.
NCIA fights efforts to limit THC, block home grows
The cannabis industry is working hard to stop two disguised forms of cannabis prohibition, potency limits and anti-home gardening laws.
NCIA launches “Evergreen” campaign to sway federal reform
Evergreen-level NCIA supporters have more enhanced opportunities to engage in government relations and press cannabis public policy reform.
Industry urges creation of ‘circular economy’ to curb cannabiz waste
The global cannabis culture has deep roots in the social justice and environmental movements, however, the emergence of throw away vape pens and cartridges and heavy duty, childproof packaging have…
Poll shows record level of support for legalization
Cannabis reform swept the nation this November, winning every contest and picking up the better option when there was more than one measure on the ballot. The latest annual Gallup…
Industry leaders urge DEA to rescind its final rule
The NCIA joins the HIA in opposing a new DEA rule that claws the agency back into the hemp industries and complicates cannabis businesses.
Cannabis industry reaches out to communities of color
The legal cannabis industry has a moral duty to create opportunities for people of color and marginalized communities. The NCIA steps up.
Protection for state-legal cannabis clears US House
The Democratically controlled US House has again approved protections for state-legal cannabis programs but the GOP led Senate threatens to block the bill.
Cannabis industry group: Regulate, don’t ban vapes
The NCIA is calling for national regulations to displace the bans as well as the illicit vape pen market that has caused some lung problems.
Cannabusiness leaders ask Congress to act
More than 100 cannabusiness leaders from around the USA have formally asked Congress to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) joined other trade…
Oregon, Congress take steps toward cannabis exports
A bill has been introduced into Congress to facilitate interstate shipping of cannabis between legalized states.
Cannabusiness leaders lobby DC for federal reform
Cannabis business leaders met with hundreds of members of Congress seeking access to banking, fair taxes and legalization to address the Drug War's harms.