https://nhccouncil.org/blog/Cannabis policy, business, medical, legal, social equity, and Hispanic market updates from NHCC.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/60-day-window/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/60-day-window/The clock is officially ticking. As of April 22, 2026, a 60 day expedited window has opened for state licensed medical marijuana operators to secure federal...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/susie-plascencia-appointed-as-co-executive-director-of-the-national-hispanic-cannabis-council/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/susie-plascencia-appointed-as-co-executive-director-of-the-national-hispanic-cannabis-council/WASHINGTON Feb. 9, 2026 PRLog The National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC), dedicated to advancing Hispanic participation in the legal cannabis industry through...Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/floridas-legalization-campaign-breaks-fundraising-record-for-marijuana-ballot-measures/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/floridas-legalization-campaign-breaks-fundraising-record-for-marijuana-ballot-measures/Florida is making its fifth attempt to legalize recreational marijuana with a ballot initiative, attracting more financial support than any previous effort. If...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/gop-congressional-panel-moves-to-block-marijuana-rescheduling-while-amending-medical-cannabis-rider-with-penalties-for-sales-near-schools/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/gop-congressional-panel-moves-to-block-marijuana-rescheduling-while-amending-medical-cannabis-rider-with-penalties-for-sales-near-schools/A GOP controlled congressional committee has unveiled a key spending bill that contains a provision to block marijuana rescheduling, while also amending a...Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/medical-marijuana-legalization-passes-north-carolina-senate-for-3rd-year-in-row/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/medical-marijuana-legalization-passes-north-carolina-senate-for-3rd-year-in-row/The North Carolina Senate on Monday night passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for the third consecutive year. However, according to Raleigh TV station...Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/pennsylvania-lawmakers-draft-bipartisan-marijuana-legalization-bill/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/pennsylvania-lawmakers-draft-bipartisan-marijuana-legalization-bill/Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. — State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R) of the 120th District and Emily Kinkead (D) of the 20th District met Monday along with other...Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/nine-in-10-americans-back-marijuana-legalization-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-cannabis/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/nine-in-10-americans-back-marijuana-legalization-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-cannabis/Public support for marijuana legalization in the United States has rapidly increased over recent years. Despite federal laws prohibiting its use, nearly three...Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/minnesota-marijuana-officials-post-resources-on-early-mover-advantage-for-equity-businesses/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/minnesota-marijuana-officials-post-resources-on-early-mover-advantage-for-equity-businesses/“We feel very strongly about the harm repair that is embedded in Minnesota’s cannabis law… Too many communities…have been harmed by the war on drugs.” By Peter...Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-is-legal-in-minnesota-but-legal-experts-urge-caution-for-immigrants/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-is-legal-in-minnesota-but-legal-experts-urge-caution-for-immigrants/As Minnesota legalizes cannabis, immigration experts remind noncitizens that the substance is federally controlled and Minnesotans without citizenship or...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/are-big-changes-up-ahead-for-the-marijuana-industry/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/are-big-changes-up-ahead-for-the-marijuana-industry/Currently, marijuana is listed in the U.S. under Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. Is the...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/connecticut-cannabis-advocate-says-social-equity-largely-a-failure/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/connecticut-cannabis-advocate-says-social-equity-largely-a-failure/Advocate: "That's corrupting the entire spirit of the social equity approach." Although the Connecticut recreational marijuana industry just launched in January,...Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/bipartisan-statehouse-bill-would-legalize-marijuana-in-ohio/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/bipartisan-statehouse-bill-would-legalize-marijuana-in-ohio/COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans 21 and older would be able to cultivate, purchase and possess marijuana if a bipartisan bill passes in the Ohio Statehouse. State Reps....Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/regulators-and-advocates-discuss-next-steps-for-marijuana-interstate-commerce/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/regulators-and-advocates-discuss-next-steps-for-marijuana-interstate-commerce/A top California marijuana official says that the U.S. already has an established interstate cannabis market. It’s just been unregulated, forcing cultivators to...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/key-negotiators-expected-to-soon-wrap-up-deal-to-legalize-marijuana-in-minnesota/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/key-negotiators-expected-to-soon-wrap-up-deal-to-legalize-marijuana-in-minnesota/ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers working out a deal to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older expect to wrap up their work Tuesday, striking agreement on key...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/theres-big-money-in-missouri-pot-legal-weed-is-the-states-newest-1b-industry/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/theres-big-money-in-missouri-pot-legal-weed-is-the-states-newest-1b-industry/Legal marijuana in Missouri has quickly become a billion dollar business. The Division of Cannabis Regulation says total pot sales surpassed the threshold May 3,...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/all-upcoming-events/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/all-upcoming-events/Ju June 27th from 6 to 8 PM NHCC Launches New Chapter in Illinois Join us to learn about NHCC, network with cannabis industry colleagues and find out how to get...Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/cpc-urges-biden-to-expedite-marijuana-scheduling-review-and-push-for-federal-guidance/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/cpc-urges-biden-to-expedite-marijuana-scheduling-review-and-push-for-federal-guidance/The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is calling on President Joe Biden to direct federal agencies to “expedite” an active marijuana scheduling review and...Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/maryland-lawmakers-settle-final-details-for-recreational-cannabis-sales-starting-this-summer/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/maryland-lawmakers-settle-final-details-for-recreational-cannabis-sales-starting-this-summer/Riding the legislative momentum of a voter driven mandate, the 2023 Maryland General Assembly arrived Saturday at a policy destination the state has been inching...Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/nba-will-no-longer-penalize-marijuana-use-report-says-heres-how-other-leagues-measure-up/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/nba-will-no-longer-penalize-marijuana-use-report-says-heres-how-other-leagues-measure-up/The NBA will allow players to use marijuana after reaching a new labor agreement with the players’ union, according to The Athletic, following similar moves at...Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/2022-cannabis-year-in-review/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/2022-cannabis-year-in-review/2022 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the cannabis industry. On the upside, several states have passed legislation to either permit adult use or permit a...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/the-safe-banking-acts-potential-impact-on-the-marijuana-industry/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/the-safe-banking-acts-potential-impact-on-the-marijuana-industry/The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a proposed legislation aimed at allowing banks to do business with companies operating legally within states...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/how-latinos-can-benefit-from-the-fast-growing-cannabis-economy/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/how-latinos-can-benefit-from-the-fast-growing-cannabis-economy/Although the War on Drugs helped establish long held taboos around cannabis among Hispanic families, those views appear to be fading as more Latinos are...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-entrepreneurs-object-to-towns-proposed-sites-for-long-island-dispensaries/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-entrepreneurs-object-to-towns-proposed-sites-for-long-island-dispensaries/Cannabis entrepreneurs seeking to open dispensaries on Long Island are frustrated with proposed or adopted zoning legislation restricting operators to industrial...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-moment-here-are-the-biggest-marijuana-reform-victories-of-2022-from-legalization-to-workplace-protections/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/marijuana-moment-here-are-the-biggest-marijuana-reform-victories-of-2022-from-legalization-to-workplace-protections/A new report published by The Insight Partners shows that the global medical marijuana market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% reaching a value of $40...Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/safe-cant-wait-minority-owned-cannabis-start-ups-need-banking-reform/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/safe-cant-wait-minority-owned-cannabis-start-ups-need-banking-reform/A perfunctory bank form letter threw our small business into chaos. We were told our account would be closed and our funds returned in 30 days. To add salt to...Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/newsweek-as-weed-legalization-momentum-falters-activists-look-elsewhere/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/newsweek-as-weed-legalization-momentum-falters-activists-look-elsewhere/The defeat of three ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana in this year's midterm elections demonstrates that many Americans have deep reservations...Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/legal-cannabis-is-americas-6th-biggest-cash-crop/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/legal-cannabis-is-americas-6th-biggest-cash-crop/Prepare to spend far less of a percentage of your income on cannabis as legalization spreads and prices tumble. According to the new Leafly Cannabis Harvest...Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/medical-marijuana-market-expected-to-grow-to-40-billion-by-2028/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/medical-marijuana-market-expected-to-grow-to-40-billion-by-2028/A new report published by The Insight Partners shows that the global medical marijuana market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% reaching a value of $40...Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/spotlight-christina-b-johnson/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/spotlight-christina-b-johnson/CEO Standard Wellness Q&A Session with the National Hispanic Cannabis Council Question 1: When did you first start in the Legal Cannabis Industry and why? My...Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nhccouncil.org/blog/hispanic-heritage-month-4-weeks-4-latina-entrepreneurs/https://nhccouncil.org/blog/hispanic-heritage-month-4-weeks-4-latina-entrepreneurs/Hispanic Heritage Month starts today, and at the National Hispanic Cannabis Council we are committed to providing more education and empowerment opportunities to...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT