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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. According to a recent report by Leafy.com , the state-licensed cannabis industry employs more than 240,000 American workers. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

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Proposed Legislation: Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Business Act of 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis-related businesses, especially those from disadvantaged communities, would be eligible to get loans backed by the federal Small Business Administration for the first time under proposed legislation. Chairwoman Velázquez Announces Bills to Open SBA Programs to Legal Cannabis Businesses. Full report.

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Pennsylvania Says Yes to Banking for Cannabis Businesses

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Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. A Long Road to Cannabis Banking Reform.

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California’s Cannabis Businesses Continue to Struggle Under Federal Limitations

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Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. With the plant’s legal status confined by the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA ) boundaries, cannabis stores are still operating illegally. Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government. Black History Month Celebration. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

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Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses. 2128 RHOB, 0 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 02:00. H.R. _ , “The Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019” [DRAFT]. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. f t # e. Legislation.

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Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

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House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R.

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