MassRoots

AUGUST 17, 2020

Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. It marked the first time in history a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Background of Study. Purpose of the Study.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 21, 2023

The Eastern Bank of Cherokee will vote in September on whether to legalize adult-use cannabis possession and sales on tribal lands. A consequence of living in the gerontocracy of Congress is a boomerfied view of drug policy Rep. But, marijuana could be coming to North Carolina, without the legislature’s approval.

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Banking Legislation Dispensary History 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. NJ resident? New Mexico. Update : H.3660

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 26, 2021

This comes after a federal recommendation that said not to immediately terminate employees that have a history of marijuana use. Even Republicans are pushing back against this policy , like congressman David Joyce who sent a letter to Biden condemning the actions. SAFE Banking and CLAIM Acts Reintroduced in Congress.

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The report goes on to describe how its recommendations would help resolve some of these issues.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 6, 2019

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. History with marijuana legislation : Over the course of his career, the Vermont senator has maintained a pro-legalization stance. Last week, we covered Joe Biden.

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Marijuana Banking Legislation History 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 6, 2019

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. History with marijuana legislation : Over the course of his career, the Vermont senator has maintained a pro-legalization stance. Last week, we covered Joe Biden.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

A memo from the Farm Credit Administration to farm credit banks and associations on hemp financing has The National Industrial Hemp Council concerned that growers could have difficulty obtaining loans to expand their operations. s history. Agri Pulse. Texas court overturns ban on distribution, sales of smokable hemp products.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Simplifya made several key hires, including appointing Katrina Skinner as its general counsel and chief banking officer – one of the country’s top cannabis banking, financial services and compliance experts. About Simplifya.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn in and Democrats have taken control of Congress, many cannabis industry executives might expect some reform of federal marijuana policy within the next two years – and perhaps even full legalization. The question is what form it will take: Cannabis banking? Coronavirus-related relief?

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. The national media took notice of some of the highlights: Rep. By Kyle Jaeger.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Legislation opens doors for cannabis policy reform in the current Congress. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), released draft legislation today that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances while allowing states to determine their own cannabis policies. An End to Cannabis Banking Woes?

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Veriheal

MARCH 26, 2021

Despite announcing that the federal government would be easing its policy on employee past drug use, the White House went forward with terminating several staff members over cannabis. Typically, any history of drug use would severely diminish your chances of getting hired for a federal job and that seemed to be on its way out with the past.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. In March, no news was big news.

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Banking Hemp Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 71

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. So, the real question is, don’t we have to change the federal laws so that the FDIC can allow community banks and other banks to support these legal industries in the states where they exist?”.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The federal proposals seek to establish 21st century banking services for the nearly $18 billion industry and purge the criminal records of thousands of marijuana offenders. Another key bill, the SAFE Banking Act sponsored by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.),

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! For the first time ever, the U.S. CA resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

in 2020, there were 515 banks and 169 credit unions providing services to cannabis-related businesses at the end of last year, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) quarterly cannabis banking update. But those banks are not the “national associations” of the world. Helping motor more than $17.5

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

in 2020, there were 515 banks and 169 credit unions providing services to cannabis-related businesses at the end of last year, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) quarterly cannabis banking update. But those banks are not the “national associations” of the world. Helping motor more than $17.5

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Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

“Looking at the legislative calendar, realistically we have limited time to get this on the House floor for a vote before time runs out and Congress has to turn their attention elsewhere,” Queen Adesuyi, policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), told Marijuana Moment. The legislation currently has 78 cosponsors.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

Most banks aren’t even willing to provide cannabis licensees with bank accounts, let alone credit cards or loans to help them run their business. By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from Leafly and you agree to Leafly’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Source: U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. History: O’Rourke first started his advocacy for marijuana legalization while on the El Paso City Council.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

WHEREAS, for those individuals who were formerly incarcerated, a recent analysis by the Prison Policy Initiative shows that more than 27 percent are unemployed, which is a higher rate than the overall unemployment rate during the Great Depression; and.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. Come January, he will control the legislative policy of the free world, including when it comes to cannabis. . Come January, he will control the legislative policy of the free world, including when it comes to cannabis. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2021

“My diverse career path has allowed me to work across several high-caliber companies, generating development growth in some of the most sophisticated and competitive markets within cannabis, real estate, and investment banking,” said Minor.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Littlejohn.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Littlejohn.

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Banking Legislation Cannabis Policy 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Littlejohn.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

in 2020, there were 515 banks and 169 credit unions providing services to cannabis-related businesses at the end of last year, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) quarterly cannabis banking update. But those banks are not the “national associations” of the world. Helping motor more than $17.5

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Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It passed a full floor vote in December 2020, making history as the first bill to explicitly legalize cannabis to pass in Congress. The Secure and Fair Enforcement in (SAFE) Banking Act. On surface the SAFE Banking Act is a helpful band-aid for those already privileged to be participants in this developing industry,” said Dawson.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It passed a full floor vote in December 2020, making history as the first bill to explicitly legalize cannabis to pass in Congress. The Secure and Fair Enforcement in (SAFE) Banking Act. On surface the SAFE Banking Act is a helpful band-aid for those already privileged to be participants in this developing industry,” said Dawson.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Packaging 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Beginning in 2021, Mosqueda and her Council colleagues began looking at cannabis policies with the Executive. Today’s Cannabis Equity legislation sets us on a path towards restoring harms created by the War on Drugs, and City and State policies,” said Councilmember Mosqueda. A little history….

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