WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) – a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that convenes government officials involved in cannabis regulation across more than 40 states and territories – issued a letter illustrating the impacts that a lack of financial and banking services has had on cannabis businesses, those working with the cannabis industry, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Cannabis Roundtable thanked a bipartisan group of 24 Senators for sending a letter to Congressional leadership requesting that the text of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act) of 2021 be included in the final conferenced American competitiveness, jobs, and innovation package. “With nearly a quarter […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The PREPARE Act (Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment) was introduced by Congressman David Joyce (OH-14), Congressman Hakeem Jefferies (NY-8), and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), to propose the role of Federal regulatory agencies upon the legalization of cannabis. Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable Saphira Galoob issued […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second time the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment Act (“MORE Act”), voting to end federal cannabis prohibition. Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable Saphira Galoob issued the following statement: “Far too many Americans have been ensnared in the criminal justice system because of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—NCR is proud to see NCR Advisory Board member Gary Hess featured in the Washington Post. Congratulations, Gary! And a special shout out to Senator Tom Davis for the diligence, hard work and time he has put into his medical cannabis bill. Thank you! Click \”Read More\” to read the full Washington Post article.

On the topic of Cannabis reform, a recent article in MJBizDaily featured quotes by Saphira Galoob—principal and CEO of The Liaison Group. Galoob noted, \”It\’s important to focus on the most politically palatable and plausible ways to make progress….I think legalization is more of a process than a moment.\” According to the article Galoob also […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Cannabis Roundtable Advisory Board Member Senator Cory Gardner partnered with Congressman David Joyce of Ohio to co-author an op-ed in USA Today on the need for federal cannabis reform. Saphira Galoob, Executive Director and CEO of the National Cannabis Roundtable issued the following statement: “Former Senator Gardner and Congressman Joyce are […]

Washington, DC – Amber Littlejohn of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (“MCBA”) delivered remarks before the House Financial Services Committee. National Cannabis Roundtable (“NCR”) Executive Director and CEO Saphira Galoob issued the following statement of support: “The National Cannabis Roundtable strongly supports the policy changes raised by Amber Littlejohn, Esq. and the Minority Cannabis Business […]

Las Vegas, NV – National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) Executive Director Saphira Galoob and NCR’s Vice-Chair, Dr. Chanda Macias of the National Holistic Healing Center, will address convention-goers tonight at MJBizCon as members of the panel “Empowering Women in Cannabis.” The event begins at 5:00pm PT. Galoob released excerpts today from her notes: OUR LEADERSHIP – […]

The National Cannabis Roundtable has formed the NCR Advisory Board, comprised of prominent cannabis thought leaders from around the nation, to advance their three primary priorities for federal cannabis reform: to nurture a growing industry, protect consumers and foster social equity. Saphira Galoob, NCR Executive Director, said “As cannabis reform gains momentum in this Congress, […]