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Senate Hearing Shows Federal Cannabis Banking Reform Still a Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A hearing on Capitol Hill shows that despite building momentum among the public and the U.S. House of Representatives, cannabis reformers...
Industry Reacts to Illinois Legislature Approval of Recreational Cannabis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is on track to become the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis use.
After the Senate passed a legalization bill Wednesday,...
Cannabis Banking Reform Bill Approved by House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday morning, the House Financial Services Committee approved an updated version of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act,...
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Resolve Legal Cannabis Industry’s Banking Woes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill that would make it easier for financial institutions to work with the cannabis industry was introduced today and is...
Bills to Decriminalize and Research Cannabis Introduced in Congress
Legislation would end federal prohibition and mandate study on the effects of state cannabis programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A pair of bills was introduced today...
NCIA Releases Congressional Scorecard Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – What better time to bone up on your congressperson's position on cannabis than with a month to go before the midterms?...
BDS Analytics Expands GreenEdge™ Retail Cannabis Sales Tracking Platform to Include Arizona Medical Dispensaries
BOULDER — BDS Analytics, the leader in comprehensive, actionable and accurate cannabis market intelligence and consumer research, today announced that the company has added...
ResponsiTech Offers Special Discount to All NCIA Members on Youth Safety Technology
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Celebrating the launch of its technology and policy-focused youth safety services, ResponsiTech is offering all National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)...
National Cannabis Industry Association to Host Midwest Quarterly Cannabis Caucus on Tuesday in Cleveland
CLEVELAND – As the cannabis industry heads into the second half of 2018 on a tide of positive progress at the state and federal...
Senate Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Protections in Appropriations Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. - The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation that would renew protections for state medical cannabis programs when the current spending budget expires...
