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What is lobbying? Have you ever wanted to change or create a policy or law, but are unsure what steps to take to begin? If so, you may be interested in learning how to lobby. Lobbying is an action taken… Read More »How to Lobby in 5 Steps: Advice From NisonCo’s Own Policy Reformers
An increased number of states legalize cannabis each year, leaving activists, legislators, and industry members grappling with how to shape the fledgling industry. Many are worried about seeing a homogenous, wealthy few dominate the industry post-legalization while racial minorities… Read More »Reparation Programs: How do Cannabis Taxes Do Public Good?
Mario Ramos is the newest addition to the NisonCo team. In June, he was hired and onboarded as a researcher. In addition to serving 16 years in the military, Mario worked for High Times as a VIP Events… Read More »“It Could Happen to Anyone:” Mario Ramos Shares His Incarceration Story and More
Using hemp and cannabis as an ingredient in dishes can be intimidating. You may not know where to start, what you need to start, or what you can get out of infused recipes. If you’re a vegan consumer, the… Read More »4 Simple Steps to Start Making Cannabis & CBD-Infused Vegan Goodies
July 4 marks Independence Day in the United States. For those of us working in the cannabis industry, we recognize that independence is not universal as many are still behind bars for cannabis offenses. While it is critically important to… Read More »A Force of Freedom: Why Cannabis Legislation and Independence Are Inextricably Linked
Six years ago, Jonathan Wall moved to California, eager to step the right foot into the cannabis industry. After high school Wall spent time couch surfing while in Baltimore. But now he sits in federal prison awaiting trial on federal… Read More »“The Legal Process Is a Marathon”: Q&A with Incarcerated Cannabis Activist Jonathan Wall’s Mother, Mitzi
Consumers across the world are beginning to show a preference for cannabis over alcohol as penalization and stigmatization lessen internationally. The choice is often based on health awareness.
NisonCo takes pride in supporting causes that better the lives of marginalized and persecuted people in our nation. This includes standing up for the rights of minority communities and gaining a better understanding of the history that has created inequitable… Read More »How the War on Drugs Reinforced Structural Racism
In the midst of national tumult, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took hold of the highest office in the United States. While there are many important questions regarding the new administration’s approach to policy once they take the reins, there’s… Read More »What’s Next for the Cannabis Industry Under Biden-Harris?
What to Expect from the Cannabis Industry in 2021 2020 was a hell of a year for the cannabis industry. Cannabis was deemed an essential business during a global pandemic. It proved to be a bipartisan issue, as several red… Read More »5 Predictions on the 2021 Cannabis Industry
