Experts Gather for Symposium  on Cannabis, Criminal Justice and Clemency Participants discuss the path forward on cannabis reform and criminal justice, offer a tribute to former Deputy Attorney General James Cole   On July 20, 2022, The Academy for Justice at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University – in conjunction…

The Weldon Project and National Cannabis Roundtable Launch Cannabis Clemency Campaign Campaign formalizes the ongoing collaboration between The Weldon Project, National Cannabis Roundtable and other partners to secure clemency for individuals convicted on federal marijuana offenses.   Washington, D.C. – The Weldon Project’s MISSION [GREEN] and The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) today announced the launch…

National Cannabis Roundtable Applauds Introduction of The CLIMB Act Legislation will “unleash the full potential of the American cannabis industry” by giving cannabis businesses access to a broad range of economic opportunities. Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Troy A Carter, Sr. (LA-02) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced bipartisan legislation, The Capital Lending and Investment…

National Cannabis Roundtable Statement on The SAFE Banking Act Being Left Out of USICA Washington, D.C. – Today, it was announced The SAFE Banking Act has been left out of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). Saphira Galoob, Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable, released the following statement: “We are disappointed that…

Bipartisan Innovation Act Conference Committee Members Voice Support for SAFE Banking in Final Package

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…