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Tennessee, Virginia Lawmakers Push For Cannabis Reform, Congressional Researchers Highlight Perils Of Cash-Only Transactions & More

Former Congressman Ed Perlmutter Joins Team Of Federal Policy Advisors At Cannabis Reform Advocacy Group

How Does Cannabis Reclassification To Schedule III Differ From De-Scheduling & What Is Ideal Reform? Legal Expert Explains

Former Congressman Ed Perlmutter Joins Team Of Federal Policy Advisors At Cannabis Reform Advocacy Group

How Does Cannabis Reclassification To Schedule III Differ From De-Scheduling & What Is Ideal Reform? Legal Expert Explains

Poll: Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Banking Reform And Are Happy With Their Banks

SAFE Banking Act Headcount Challenge: Can It Reach 60 Votes in the Senate? Analyst Tally

Poll: Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Banking Reform And Are Happy With Their Banks

SAFE Banking Act Headcount Challenge: Can It Reach 60 Votes in the Senate? Analyst Tally

GOP Congressman Confirms Upcoming Vote On Bipartisan Bill To End Pot-Related Ban Of Fed Workers

Cannabis Chart Of The Week: How Much Run Is Left In MSO Valuation Multiples?

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Schumer Confirms Progress On Cannabis Banking Bill And More Regulatory Updates

Schumer: We're Still Working On Cannabis Banking Bill

Did The Federal Government (Un)Knowingly Finance The Marijuana Industry?

Remember when New York-based Signature Bank (OTCPK: SBNY) became the third financial institution to collapse following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and&nb

Vote On Marijuana Banking Expected Soon, Colorado Regulators Running Out Of Money & More Pot Reg Updates

Vote on Marijuana Banking Expected Within Two to Three Weeks

Biden's Support For HALT Fentanyl Act Alarms Criminal Justice Reform Organizations

In a letter circulating among national criminal justice reform organizations, concerns are raised about the White House's Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) on H.R.

NY Cannabis Discontent Spreads, NV Sen. Wants Banking Bill To Include SBA Services & More Marijuana Regs

Senator Pushes To Amend Marijuana Banking Bill To Offer Access To SBA Services

Missouri Lawmakers Create Pathway For Cannabis Banking Access Amid Federal Talks On SAFE Act

A measure that would streamline access to banking for cannabis businesses in Missouri got the green light from House members last week, reported Missouri Independent.

Keep Your Pot Out Of Sight, Delaware Cop Advises As State Sens. Urge Congress To Reschedule Marijuana

The latest push to move cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance comes from a bipartisan group of Delaware lawmakers, reported Delaware Public Media.

Tier One MSOs Gain Most On SAFE Act Reintroduction

The latest version of the SAFE Banking Act was introduced to the Senate and House on April 26th. In a cannabis market dying for any source of optimism, the introduction sparked initial sharp increases in stock prices. Some gains drifted away by Friday, partially due to Senator Schumer’s pledge to add social justice provisions to the bill.

Cannabis At The Capitol: Schumer Vows To 'Work Like Hell' On Legalization, Merkley Optimistic About SAFE Act

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presided over a cannabis policy forum in the Capitol Visitors Center of the Congressional Auditorium on April 20 — an unofficial weed holiday.

Silicon Valley Bank Could Have Ruined The Cannabis Industry: Here's Why

With marijuana being classified as a Schedule I drug under federal law, state-licensed cannabis businesses are cut off from accessing capital financial institutions such as banks.

Viridian Chart Of The Week: Maybe It Really IS All About Earnings

Earnings season is upon us again, and most public cannabis companies will release results for the 4th quarter of 2022 in the next few weeks. Only two of the companies in the graph have reported to date.

Paying Taxes With Duffel Bags Of Cash Like Scarface, Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO On Need For SAFE Banking Act

As the cannabis industry holds its breath while waiting to hear if marijuana banking reform will be part of a must-pass omnibus spending bill, James Hagedorn, a CEO of the lawn care giant Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) shared

Booker Blasts McConnell For Halting Marijuana Reform And Saying 'Poison Pills' Shouldn't Be Part Of Bill

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker thinks that Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is significantly impacting his Senate colleagues to oppose passing any cannabis-related bills in the lame-duck session.

No More Weed Schemes: Pot Retailers Can No Longer Use Cashless ATMs, What Now & Why SAFE Might Not Be The Answer

For years, some if not most cannabis retailers have been obliged to employ a workaround to function within the restrictive system. Now, that is no longer an option.

Marijuana Banking: What Does Sen McConnell Want? 'It's Not Over 'Till It's Over' Says Analyst

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently targeted cannabis banking reform (SAFE Act) when he called on Democrats Charles Schumer and Nancy Pelosi<

McConnell Pleased That 'Unrelated Nonsense' Like Cannabis Reform Wasn't In NDAA: What's Next?

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pleased that the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was unveiled on Tuesday, doesn’t contain marijuana banking reform.

Marijuana Banking Reform Not Part Of Defense Bill: No Hope For SAFE Act This Year?

Lawmakers opted not to put cannabis reform in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) defense bill.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Rep. David Joyce Says 'Education Is The Key' To Cannabis Reform

What does the future hold for the cannabis industry in legislative terms?

Cannabis Chart Of The Week: Is The Sixth Time The Charm For The SAFE Banking Act?

On July 14, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which included the SAFE Banking Act. The Act has passed the House six times without being voted on in the Senate.

A Pennsylvania Bill Could Ease Cannabis Banking In The State

A Pennsylvania General Assembly bill would protect banks, credit unions, and insurance companies that do business with legal cannabis companies in their state.

New Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Cannabis Stocks To Access Financial Services And List On NYSE, NASDAQ

Rep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) presented a new bill Thursday that aims to provide many benefits to the challenging cannabis industry.

Senate Rejects SAFE Act For The Sixth Time: Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be A Part Of America COMPETES Act

Marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPETES Act), bipartisan congressional members concluded, Punchbowl News first reported on Thursday.

Survey: Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Businesses Engaging With Traditional Banking

According to a poll released on Tuesday by the American Bankers Association (ABA), 65% of respondents said they favor allowing cannabis businesses to “access traditional banking services, like a checking account or business loan, in states where cannabis is now legal.” Only 15% of the respondents were against the policy,