Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug
Sarah Davis, The Hill
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
The order shifts the designation of licensed medical marijuana from a high level of regulation to a much looser level. It also provides a tax break to licensed medical marijuana operators…
Read MoreCalif. DFPI Guide: The New Era of Tech-Enabled Scams
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
Technology is developing fast, and new scams seem to be developing even faster.
It may seem daunting to keep up with technology these days. As it evolves, it seems to create more opportunities for criminals to exploit consumers. The scale of the problem is huge, and it will take us all working together to turn the tide…
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Maine Governor Signs First-in-the-Nation Law to Protect Homeowners from Home Equity Investment Loans
National Consumer Law Center
Law Provides Homeowners With the Most Comprehensive Protections in the Country
This week, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bill making Maine the first state in the nation to create essential consumer protections for home equity investment (HEI) loans, called shared appreciation mortgage loans in the new law. The new law, LD 1901, An Act to Regulate Shared Appreciation Agreements Relating to Residential Property, provides safeguards from this growing class of complicated, high-risk financial products,…
Read More2026 POP Foundation Silver State Schools Credit Union Scholarship Winners Announcement
Published in the Credit Union Connection
Eleven Southern Nevada high school seniors are about to get a serious boost toward their college dreams, courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) and the People Over Profit (POP) Foundation.
These students aren’t just getting a one-time check and a pat on the back. Each recipient will receive $3,500 for the upcoming fall semester, and here’s where it gets even better—the renews annually for up to four years, at $14,000 per student…
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Summit Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Scholarships
Published in CUInsight
Summit Credit Union has awarded $154,000 in scholarships for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
This year, the credit union’s Hamilton Fund increased its annual scholarship funding from $50,000 to $150,000, supporting a total of 90 students.Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, school involvement, and community engagement. Scholarship funds will help cover a range of college-related expenses…
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