In this exclusive video, Jimmy and Aaron sit down with Michelle Rutter Friberg, a leading voice in cannabis policy and government relations and a key figure at the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). Michelle shares powerful insights on federal cannabis legislation, advocacy strategies on Capitol Hill, and what it will take to create a more equitable, regulated, and thriving cannabis industry in the United States.What You'll Learn:• The latest on SAFE Banking and federal legalization efforts• Behind-the-scenes perspectives on cannabis lobbying• How NCIA is shaping cannabis policy nationwide• Tips for business owners to get involved and make a differenceWhether you're a cannabis entrepreneur, policymaker, or advocate, Michelle's expertise is a must-watch! Subscribe for more industry interviews, policy updates, and cannabis business insights.Like, share, and comment with your questions.#CannabisIndustry #NCIA #MichelleRutterFriberg #CannabisPolicy #SAFEBanking #CannabisBusiness #federallegalization Show Producer:Eric Williamson #ericwilliamsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrericwilliamson/

This is the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. Reaction from two hemp businesses on the THC-infused products ban bill that is heading to Governor Greg Abbott's desk. Kerry Hinkle with the Hemp report.

Amie Carter in Michigan on proposed DUI legislation.

Nevada Congress person Dina Titus on the STATES 2.0 Act, an excerpt from the NCIA's Voice of Cannabis Podcast this week;

Andrew Behringer on the lawsuit to legalize that just won't make the Supreme Court. DC reporter Louis Joe on what is going on inside the District of Columbia with cannabis. In the B Block.23:30-43:00..

An update on Pro Basketball's Jarred Shaw jailed in Indonesia for a shipment of edibles from Thailand;

Ben Stevens in Europe on Portugal bust;

Debi Facey in Canada;

Joe Parsons in Virginia;

Matt Friedland in Washington State;

Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma where democracy is under fire;

Marianne Cursetjee from Alibi and

Tucker Holland from Entrouage cannabis 1v1 special Report;

In the C Block.45:00-1:11-

Mark Alan the Chicago Clone Guy;

Xavier Jaillet in Colorado;

Jennifer Boozer in Alabama;

Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Lands;

Christina Brisson in Ohio;

Curtis Emery in Mass;

PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young and Flower EXPO CEO Jason Bello with preview of that event now in Northampton.

16 reporters and over 55 stories from around the world!

In the full edition of Cannabis Coast to Coast News this week, PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young fills in for the vacationing Alaina Pinto with anchor assists from Amie Carter in Michigan, Karen Black in Arizona, Tina Tasaka in Nevada, and Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma. The NCIA 's 13th annual lobby days in Washington, DC, are the focus of a day in the life of a cannabis lobbyist. Appearances and awards for STATES 2.0 ACT sponsors from Congress, Dave Joyce (R) Ohio and Dina Titus (D) from Nevada; on-location interviews with Jenny Lamboy from Hybrid Marketing & Vice Chair of NCIA's Marketing and Advertising Committee.

In the B Block state reports on Oklahoma's software glitch cancelling hundreds of licensees in that state's cannabis market. Plus, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey shuts down hemp in that state as they continue to delay, challenge, and ignore a citizen-led initiative to start a medical program. We talk with new Alabama correspondent Jennifer Boozer.

Here is the full Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. All 3 Blocks or sections outlined belowA Block 00-19:301:45-8:00 - Pennsylvania takes the lead to become the 25th state to legalize, but the first house bill not embraced by the industry. Reaction from Claudia Post of Scarlet Express Delivery & CEO of Ethos Cannabis Gibran Washington; 8:-9- DOGE shuts down U Mississippi research lab;9:00-12:00 - Karen Black and Arizona report; 12:30-14:00 - Matthew Friedlander with Washington state report;;14:20-17:00 Joe Parsons in Virginia; 17:40-19:30 Christopher Bright from Maryland; B Block 27:15-36:1022:15-27:00 - International report with Debi Facey in Canada and Ben Stevens in Europe on Denmark's new medical program; 27:45-29:30- Hemp report with Kerry Hinkle; 30:10-31:05- Christina Brisson in Ohio; 31:10-33:15 MSO report & Doug Miller High on Wall street: 33:30-35:00 - Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Lands; C Block 38:00-51:4038;10-42:46 Dina Nagib in So. California and Yarrow Kubrin in No. California; 42:50-45:10 -The Chicago Clone Guy Mark Alan in Illinois; 45:30-47:30 - Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; 47:50-50::15- Amie Carter in Michigan; 50:50-51:49 Curtis Emery with the Massachusetts report;

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, all three blocks are packed with news stories from the Cannabis Industry. A Block 00-18:30- Terrence Cole's Senate confirmation hearing where he dodges Senator Padilla's question on rescheduling; Cannabis Unity Week in DC organized by the Last Prisoner Project with Dina Titus from Nevada on the STATES ACT 2.0 Tina Tasaka on Montana's deal with Tribal nations; Kimmie Cannabis on Oklahoma's Governor Stitt looking to ban hemp products, and introducing the Hemp Report with Kerry Hinkle;

B Block - 20:00-35:40- Amie Carter in Michigan on the tariff increase impact on her states industry; Mark Alan in Illinois with violence against cannabis businesses; Matt Friedlander in Washington State; Karen Black on Arizona; Marianne Cursetjee in NJ with PCM TV Jimmy Young;

C Block 37:30-51:10- Precious Osagie Erese in NJ at MJ Unpacked; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Joe Parsons on Virginia's all female Governor race; CT Smoke Shop ZAZA fined over 4 million dollars in violations; Cheech and Chong Last Movie reaps millions at the box office.

This the full Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto for the week of April 28th, 2025. A Texas appeals judge sides with the government troika of prohibitionists, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor, Dan Patrick, and AG Ken Paxton. PCM TV founder Jimmy Young gets reaction from the J Man, Jerry Joyner in Texas; Andrew Behringer has the story of the DOJ warning a legal DC dispensary about its proximity to schools; Karen Black in Arizona; In the B Block - the Europe report from Dave Stevens on the Israeli tariff dilemma with Canada; State reports from Virginia with Joe Parsons; Attorney Xavier Jaillet in Colorado and the opening of the adult-use market in Colorado Springs. Kimmie Cannabis with the Oklahoma cannabis regulations; Christopher Bright in Maryland; Doug Miller is High on Wall street with a report on Tilray; In the C Block - The Last Prisoner Project in the Cannabis Unity Week in Washington DC; George Jage previews his MJ Unpacked Conference in Atlantic City NJ this week. 420 report from Massachusetts; Alibi in Oregon cleans up at the OG Festival in Oregon and Marianne Cursetjee has her own story! Cheech and Chong go to the Today Show to promote their "LAST MOVIE" released this week. The full show is available on demand on the procannabismedia.com website and the PCM TV App.

This is the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast with Alaina Pinto for the week of April 21, 2025; PCM TV productions continues to document the fight to end cannabis prohibition, and this week, Ohio Republican Dave Joyce , the head of the cannabis caucus in the house files the STATES 2.0 Act, which would deschedule cannabis and take it off the CSA or Controlled Substances Act. Andrew Behringer has his report from Washington, DC. Is President Trump making America greatly anxious? Results of a recent poll say the anxiety is driving people to puff! Cara Wietstock from GreenState.com wrote the story, and she joins PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young to discuss it. Robert F Kennedy Jr. misspeaks on autism, and Senator Warren calls for his resignation! Plus state reports from Arizona with Karen Black, Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma with some medical news out of her state;

In the B Block 5 state reporters including Ben Stevens in Europe on Italy's criminalization of hemp. Doug Miller is high on Wall street and on Curaleaf is closing a medical cannabis dispensary and opening a hemp store in Florida. Joe Parsons in Virginia counting the days his Governor, the weed bill killer, Glenn Youngkin is still in office, while 2 women announce they are running for his vacated seat in VA..

In the C Block, on 420 weekend, the origin of this holiday explained and the opening of a 2nd Lazy River Products dispensary in Tewksbury, Massachusetts;

The National Cannabis Industry Association is one of the leading trade groups in the cannabis industry Founded in 2010, the NCIA is one of the most active and influential lobby groups in Washington, DC, advocating for the industry. Executive Director Aaron Smith has been involved since its inception. Co-host Jimmy Young is the founder of Pro Cannabis Media and the executive producer of Cannabis Coast News with Alaina Pinto, a weekly news program with 20 correspondents from America and around the world. Together Aaron and Jimmy will talk weekly about the issues facing the industry, from the fight for legalization to compliance issues to regulatory challenges. A new episode will be published every Wednesday. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!