As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across our nation, countless medical cannabis patients are faced with the challenge and concern of being able to access their medicine. There are more than 3 million Americans who rely on medical cannabis for their health and well being (there are more than 500,000 patients in Oklahoma and […]

NCR Joins Holland and Knight to Organize Effort to Pass SAFE Banking Act WASHINGTON – As part of an effort led by the National Cannabis Roundtable and Holland & Knight, “bankers, insurers and other industries that do business with cannabis companies” met this week with Chairman Mike Crapo’s staff to discuss cannabis banking legislation, according […]

Washington, DC – The National Cannabis Roundtable today released a policy memo and letter submitted to Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) in response to his request for feedback from the cannabis industry regarding the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act).  NCR’s detailed response to Chairman Crapo’s questions focus on issues related to potency, […]

Launch Plan to Promote Social Justice, Equity and Diversity in the Cannabis Industry  WASHINGTON – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) today pledged its commitment to fostering social justice, equity, and diversity in the cannabis industry.  With the launch of NCR’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, member companies will lead the cannabis industry in addressing injustices caused […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) today released its comments for the record regarding the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s November 13 hearing “Examining the Response to Lung Illnesses and Rising Youth Electronic Cigarette Use.”  NCR’s full testimony can be viewed here.  Excerpts are included below: “While there are still many […]

Washington, D.C. – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) today released the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s consideration of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act). “The National Cannabis Roundtable applauds the efforts of the Judiciary Committee for its leadership and commitment to advancing federal policies that will begin to […]

Washington, DC – The US House of Representatives today passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act). The SAFE Banking Act would prevent regulators from taking action against banks or credit unions that serve state-legal cannabis businesses. “The SAFE Banking Act will make our communities safer, allow state and local governments to collect taxes more […]

NCR Sponsors Event Led by Women Grow at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Leadership Conference WASHINGTON – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) today joined Women Grow at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, DC to discuss how access to banking for cannabis businesses will benefit minority communities and women.  The panel, […]

WASHINGTON – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control’s vaping investigation: “Health concerns about vaping must be taken seriously and require immediate attention and careful study.  As businesses and investors in the legal cannabis industry, all of our members take regulatory compliance as an absolute […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) applauds the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for holding today’s hearing to examine cannabis banking reform. NCR commends Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) for holding the hearing and Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) for their leadership on cannabis reform. A recording of the […]