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Federal Appropriations Bills Include Limited Cannabis Protections

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This language was first introduced to the House in 2001 and for the first time in history, it is now included in what is referred to as “the base text,” meaning that its inclusion did not require a vote. SAFE Banking. This year marks the first time that this language was included in the base text.

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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Views On Marijuana

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Views Prior to 2015. 2015 Through the Present . In 2015 her position began to soften. It marked the first time in history a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. She echoed this statement in 2016 after being elected to congress.

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Article – “Stop Dreaming: Cannabis Banking Reform Isn’t Happening in 2020”

Cannabis Law Report

If Nasdaq.com are re-distributing a Motely Fool piece on the state of cannabis banking then we’d suggest it is probably worth heeding what’s being said. In other words, it’d open the door for banks to offer lines of credit, checking and savings accounts, and traditional loans, to U.S. That’s only 8.4%

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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

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The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in California

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Legal Framework for Medical Marijuana in California California’s legal history towards establishing a comprehensive legal framework for medical marijuana began in 1996 with the passing of Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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Current Office: Senator from Vermont 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (2015-2016) Co-Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020), Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2017-2018). NORML endorsed his campaign for re-election to the Senate in 2018.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Launches Cannabis Investment Entity with Huge Down Payment

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Company representatives acknowledged the gauntlet that cannabis companies go through when doing any task that involves federally-insured banks, but said they believe regulations will change. ScottsMiracle-Gro History. ScottsMiracle-Gro entered the pot business with their 2015 acquisition of General Hydroponics Inc.