by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager Like the Olympics, we only have a presidential election every four years. Usually, this means more voters are engaged and paying attention to the political process than normal. It’s more important now than ever for voters to get involved, and there are... Read more

by Andrew Kline, NCIA Director of Public Policy Photo By CannabisCamera.com The illicit market is not working for anyone. The illicit market puts consumers at risk by offering untested, unregulated, and dangerous products, including “vape cartridges” filled with additives that are not intended for inhalation. These illicit vape products... Read more

This informative webinar recording from January 28, 2020, provides insight into recent market research on state-by-state consumer attitudes, usage, and trends. Cannabis consumer segments and profiles will also be presented along with media consumption and lifestyle attributes, along with preference insights from medical dispensaries and the role of cannabis in the treatment of severe pain... Read more

By Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA Deputy Director of Government Relations There’s no shortage of work to be done in cannabis policy reform here in Washington, D.C. and it seems like there’s never enough hours in the day! That’s why for more than two years, the NCIA D.C. office has... Read more

by Meghan McCormick, Ph.D, Spektrum Cannabis Technologies With the expanding decriminalization of marijuana and hemp and increasing market demand for cannabis concentrates, more people are assuming the role of pseudo-chemists or lab technicians without formal training. People no longer need to ‘break bad’ by extracting and processing cannabis in... Read more

By Matt Finkelstein, BlueFire Cannabis by FutureSense Opening up the new year, NCIA and FutureSense LLC released results for the inaugural Cannabis Compensation Study. The collaborative effort sought to uncover trends in compensation and establish benchmark data, creating a singular industry-wide resource for all to use. With the initial... Read more

by Allison Kopf, CEO and Founder of Artemis In the cannabis industry, it is critical for cultivators to track crops throughout their production. Traceability benefits and protects cannabis companies, state governments, and the consumer. Without proper tracking systems in place, it would be impossible for states to tax businesses... Read more