“Congressman Don Young was a champion for cannabis reform and as a founder of the bipartisan Cannabis Caucus in Congress, he would often cajole fellow members to ‘get with the program’ as he pushed for legalization. Congressman Young’s loss is felt throughout the cannabis community from Alaska to Washington, DC and we extend our deepest […]
As 2022 ignites, it is worth a pause to assess where the US cannabis industry stands from a legal and regulatory perspective Despite steady acceptance across the US with 37 medical and 18 recreational states, serious discussion on Capitol Hill and increasing growth and revenues by US cannabis companies, recent regulatory and law enforcement action […]
For Immediate Release: February 8th, 2022 Contact: Monica McCafferty monica@bronsteinconsulting.com 303.903.3394 COMPETES Legislation SAFE Banking Provision Would Permit Banks to Provide Services to State Regulated Marijuana Businesses Washington, D.C. — The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) offered the following comment on consideration of the COMPETES Act and response to Senate Minority […]
A niche sector in the cannabis industry, beverages, is getting enormous attention from some of the world’s largest companies. It’s a trend that is heating up this fall, with Molson Coors Beverage Co. and Canopy Growth Corp. expanding multistate distribution and predicting big gains across all levels of the THC spectrum, from nonintoxicating CBD sports […]
The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety(PH&S) and global standards organization ASTM International announced today that Oregon-based hemp producer Columbia Basin Bioscience (CBB) is the first extraction facility to be certified by ASTM’s CANNQ/HEMPQ Certification Program, a program receiving input from state Attorneys General and law enforcement. ASTM International’s CANNQ/HEMPQ Certification Program is the […]
“JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s position regarding institutional trading of cannabis stocks will needlessly restrict capital raising for U.S. positions at a time when the country’s cannabis industry is poised for massive growth and is inconsistent with the current regulatory outlook.” – Michael Bronstein, President, American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp
“The illicit production of cannabis products outside of a regulated setting poses a threat to public health and safety and the marketing of these products to children in look-alike packaging requires swift and immediate action. We commend Attorneys General from around the country for raising awareness on this issue and reiterate to the general public […]
(DENVER) — The Policy Center for Public Health and Safety (“PH&S”) and ASTM International announce the completion of its certification pilot program for the cannabis industry including cannabis and hemp operations as well as financial institutions that serve the industry. The certification, known as ASTM International’s CANNQ/HEMPQ Certification Program, is the first independent certification of […]
The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) extended its top annual “Captains of Industry” award categories to four honorees who have significantly impacted the cannabis industry in 2021. Recipients are selected and awarded by ATACH’s Board of Directors and go to honorees promoting ATACH’s mission around the expansion, protection, and preservation of the […]
ATACH offered the following comment after the House Judiciary Committee voted out the MORE Act this afternoon: “ATACH applauds the House Judiciary committee for signaling that now is the time to reform federal marijuana laws. ATACH looks forward to continuing the dialogue in Congress regarding the emerging federal regulatory framework and thanks the MORE Act […]