On March 19, CannaGather welcomed 289 attendees at our New York event where we were joined by Paul Chu, CEO of Weekend Unlimited, Richard Carleton, CEO of the Canadian Securities Exchange, and Alan Brochstein, Investor and Founder of New Cannabis Ventures, as they provided unique insight on the current landscape of cannabis trends, entrepreneurship, and... Continue Reading →
Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, announced earlier last week that the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would provide a safe harbor for financial institutions to work with cannabis businesses that are operating in compliance with state laws, is scheduled for markup on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00... Continue Reading →
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing recreational cannabis -- and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal -- would not be included in the state's upcoming budget for the fiscal year, which begins on April 1. In an interview with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, Gov. Cuomo remained positive, predicting that the state... Continue Reading →
Jelly bean lovers can now enjoy their sweet, little treats with a side of CBD. David Klein, the creator of Jelly Belly’s jelly beans, announced his new company, Spectrum Confections, will offer CBD-infused treats in 38 flavors. According to the company’s website, Spectrum Confections tests each recipe with their lab to ensure that the correct... Continue Reading →
CVS Health Corp., the world’s largest drugstore chain in the U.S., is now carrying cannabidiol (CBD) products in more than 800 stores across eight states – Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. Recreational marijuana is legal in California and Colorado, medical marijuana is legal in Illinois and Maryland, but marijuana has not... Continue Reading →
