Local Event Suggests Bright Future for Cannabis Industry
July 5, 2018
Last Wednesday, June 27, Dr. Christopher Metzler kicked off his “Politics of Cannabis” Q&A series at WeWork Pacific Design Center.
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Cannabis
L.A. County Ban on Commercial Cannabis Still Stands
June 21, 2018
The DCBA report focused on the steps required to implement any particular policy, including detailed maps of where businesses could be located.
L.A. May Use Pot Money to Create Health Fund for Minority Communities
June 7, 2018
On a 12-0 vote, the council directed the city attorney to draft an election ordinance and resolutions to place a ballot measure before city voters in the Nov. 6 general election
Why California Needs Banking for Legal Cannabis Operations
May 17, 2018
Despite the cannabis market growing in 38 states, the federal government continues to assert its right to classify cannabis as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification creates a very unique challenge for the industry to succeed and the ability to obtain banking services.
THE LOBBY (Episode 3): The Business of Cannabis and The Community
March 8, 2018
LA Sentinel’s The Lobby talks about the business of cannabis and its effect on the community.
Disabled Veteran Creates Veterans Health Solutions, The Premiere Cannabis Education Resource For The Veteran And Underserved Communities
February 28, 2018
Disabled Veteran Creates Veterans Health Solutions, The Premiere Cannabis Education Resource For The Veteran And Underserved Communities
Disabled Veteran Creates Veterans Health Solutions, The Premiere Cannabis Education Resource For The Veteran And Underserved Communities
February 15, 2018
VHS, a non-profit public benefit organization has setup a full comprehensive strategy to educate the veteran populace and underserved communities regarding the use of medicinal cannabis and or hemp related products.
New Year Brings New Traffic Laws
January 6, 2018
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding voters about new traffic laws taking effect in 2018.
L.A. City Council Committee Told Public Bank for Pot Industry Could Cause Legal Headaches
December 21, 2017
Because marijuana is still a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level, accepting deposits from cannabis businesses could violate the Banking Secrecy Act
Los Angeles City Council Passes Final Cannabis Laws with Unanimous Vote
December 6, 2017
Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. led the Los Angeles City Council on December 6, in adopting reasonable regulations governing the cannabis industry while protecting neighborhoods and schools.
Garcetti Appoints Cat Packer as First Executive Director Of The L.A. Department Of Cannabis Regulation
August 17, 2017
Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed Cat Packer as Executive Director of the newly-established Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation.
Wesson Announces Call to Action with Bold Policy Agenda
July 27, 2017
Earlier this week, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, Jr. announced a public policy highlighting what is believed as the city’s most concerning issues including the advancement of immigrant and civil rights, bridging the digital divide, developing and increasing affordable housing, and the creation of the city’s first municipal bank.
Tana Tane Talks Business and Entrepreneurship on Canna Cool Lounge Red Carpet
July 23, 2017
Life coach, author and wife of rapper Dana Dane, Tana Tane talks about her new book “Get Your Career Life in Order.”
Michael “Profit the Problem” Strong at the Canna Cool Lounge
July 20, 2017
Vivica Fox’s Black Magic star Michael Strong of Xplicit Minds talks about how the government can now put a tax on Cannabis.
Mehka King talks about his documentary: “The Color Green: Cash, Color, and Cannabis”
July 18, 2017
Filmmaker Mehka King talks about the racial disparity in the Cannabis industry.
Host: Maleena Lawrence