 The U.S. Cannabis Council USCC announced that Jessica Billingsley, chief executive officer and co-founder of Akerna Corp NASDAQ:KERN, was unanimously elected as Chair of the Board of the newly formed coalition of cannabis organizations and advocates seeking to end federal cannabis prohibition in the United States. The USCC intends to work with government representatives in Washington, DC and throughout the country to ensure that the legalization of cannabis is accompanied by social justice and equity provisions for communities impacted by the War on Drugs as well as a comprehensive regulatory package that addresses consumer and product safety. 