Reggie Jones-Sawyer

Cal Growers, SoCal Coalition Form Alliance Aimed at Strengthening Cannabis Industry

(CalGrowers) and Southern California Coalition (SoCal Coalition) recently joined forces. Small cannabis businesses in the state, say representatives from both entities, are facing obstacles to legitimacy due to inordinate amounts of paperwork, over-taxation and over-regulation.  But in the end, they say hurting the industry on the local level, prevents opportunities to help patients as well as build local economies.

Why California Needs Banking for Legal Cannabis Operations

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.

Congressional Dialogue on Gun Violence

Over the last year, the Community Coalition has hosted multiple events to provide a community space for residents to heal from gun violence