The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act has passed the House of Representatives by a comfortable margin of 321-103. The bill H.R. 1595, sponsored by Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., allows banks to do business with cannabis-related businesses without fear of repercussions. "I want to thank all my colleagues who have listened to me talk about the need to … [Read more...] about Cannabis Banking Bill Passes in House of Representatives
Archives for September 2019
Do This High: Read About DaVinci’s Love of Beauty Products
One of the major reasons the internet is so satisfying for the curious cannabis lover is the sheer amount of information you can pursue. Many people consider research a hobby, but professionals often uncover incredible information that we then get to devour. This is why upon hearing about Leonardo DaVinci’s billionth side career—as a beauty chemist—was so exciting. The … [Read more...] about Do This High: Read About DaVinci’s Love of Beauty Products
New Hampshire Legislature Overrode Governor’s Veto of Medical Marijuana Bill
The New Hampshire Legislature overrode Gov. Chris Sununu's veto of a medical marijuana bill. It passed in the State Senate 17-7 with bipartisan support, which was necessary to achieve the required two-thirds majority. The bill was one of the few vetoes the legislature was able to successfully override this year. The bill would have eliminated a three month waiting period … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Legislature Overrode Governor’s Veto of Medical Marijuana Bill
NYL #4: Documenting The Name Plate’s Marcel Rosa-Salas and Isabel Flower
Bouncing off of NYLP’s appearance on the Top Rank podcast on Red Bull Radio, Dan and Mia are continuing the conversation with the whip-smart and incredibly creative authors of Documenting the Nameplate, Marcel Rosa-Salas and Isabel Flower. We asked the team what they learned about weed since our last convo, and the results were very inspiring. iTunes Spotify SoundCloud … [Read more...] about NYL #4: Documenting The Name Plate’s Marcel Rosa-Salas and Isabel Flower
Hemp Becoming Big Business With Republican Support
In contrast to the usual partisan rancor that has caused paralysis in the U.S. Congress, hemp legalization and the emerging industry have great bipartisan support. Legalization has long garnered Democratic Party support, especially from progressive members of the House of Representatives. But an increasing number of Republican Party members have endorsed legalization. Sen. … [Read more...] about Hemp Becoming Big Business With Republican Support