The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cory Booker may be willing to support cannabis banking. Sounds great for the advocacy group backing the measure, right? booker and banking. He’s also been on record opposing marijuana banking legislation. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 8, 2020

A group of cannabis advocacy and industry organizations sent a letter to Congress today urging lawmakers to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

federal legislation have been revived, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (the “MORE Act”) and the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (“SAFE Banking Act”). Just this year, five U.S. The MORE Act of 2021 has yet to be scheduled for a vote. View source.]. View source.].

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2021

Members of the House of Representatives voted today in favor of a stand-alone piece of legislation, The SAFE Banking Act, to remedy the ongoing inconsistencies between state and federal marijuana laws. The post US House Passes Bill To Normalize Adult-Use Cannabis Commerce appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky. “Financial institutions providing banking services to legitimate and licensed cannabis businesses under state laws are subject to criminal prosecution under several federal statutes,” reads a statement from the office of Perlmutter.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. Perrone believes this focus is crucial for recognizing the positive impact a worker-friendly cannabis industry can have on POC.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Duane Morris has provided corporate governance and capital formation advice on both public and private securities offerings on behalf of privately and publicly held cannabis companies, including serving as counsel in the first investment-bank-led public offering by a U.S. cannabis company.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a meeting with a variety of marijuana reform and other advocacy groups last week to discuss social equity issues as he prepares to introduce a much-anticipated cannabis legalization bill this year. Marijuana Moment reports. communities of color.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

MM reports House leadership confirmed on Friday that a bipartisan marijuana banking bill will receive a floor vote next week despite objections from several leading advocacy groups who want broader justice-oriented cannabis reforms to advance before what they see as an industry-focused proposal. Full story.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

I’ll be moving to the Oregon Food Bank, who recruited me to work on a campaign to address the root causes of hunger (which is just about the only cause that would get me to leave this amazing organization). Here’s her message to members.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 24, 2020

At issue is the impact that hemp businesses banking may have on credit union obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act and implementing regulations, sometimes known as anti-money laundering legal authority (“AML”). Second, it’s important to note that NCUA is not a trade or advocacy organization. NCUA is a sister agency.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Candidate should have a strong background in research, writing, and oral advocacy as well as effective problem solving and communication skills. Knowledge of public work and fund formation, securities law, and tech are a plus.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Launched in 2021, the USCC says it “combines the collective resources of many of the largest cannabis companies, prominent advocacy organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 5, 2021

In his home state of Pennsylvania, he is also a big man in advocacy. 18:40 – Are you hopeful for banking reform in cannabis if federal legalization doesn’t happen? Here’s the introduction to their piece. Standing at 6-foot 8-inches, John Fetterman is a big man in stature.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2019

“The industry is spending millions on lobbying at the federal level, mostly on the banking issue,” said Dan Riffle, a former lobbyist with the Marijuana Policy Project who now serves as a senior policy advisor to New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Based on initial filings, spending in 2019 will easily surpass that amount.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

It may be that they are connected to our work in the cannabis space but we have no contact with the plant or the drug itself, We are purely a political campaigning, advocacy and policy group. We have maintained a bank account with the National Westminster Bank for over 20 years without any problems.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

She speaks to Heather from Morocco, where she’s on business, about standards in the industry, their response to the Schumer bill, banking in the industry, equity in the industry and the importance not only of US standards in the cannabis sector but international standards too as other markets begin slowly to open.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Much the way banks are unwilling to finance cannabis startups, television networks and online advertising marketplaces are understandably cautious because the Feds still classify marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug alongside heroin and ecstasy. Facebook, which like Google prohibits marijuana ads, has kicked some weed sellers off Instagram.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This is one of the stranger stories concerning cannabis and media that we’ve seen and somewhat concerning.Hillcrest Agro-Alied Industry, is one of the group of companies owned by a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Sarah Alade.

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SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic has stalled legislative efforts on a wide range of issues, sources in the advocacy world and an aide to a key House committee chair say that a floor vote of the MORE Act is now being planned for September. We need the MORE Act now.”.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

We expect to engage with industry leaders on important topics that will soon have a direct impact on our communities such as banking, taxation, criminal justice reform, and equity in ownership. Make an investment in our work by donating what you can.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2019

Collaboration on programs such as crop and health insurance, state check-off programs, and banking programs. Hemp Authority in its development of standards and best practices; Marketing of the industry to consumers and end-users; and. Information on membership levels and opportunities will be available in late January.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Mr. Coniglio was a Managing Director at JPMorgan, leading three separate investment banking businesses to #1 positions over his 14 year career at the firm. Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Initially launching in Oregon, NPA’s membership will be a focused community of licensed psilocybin practitioners and service centers to whom it will offer a suite of services including professional insurance, banking/funding options, as well as education and tools associated with Maya’s Real World Evidence Platform.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Update : SB 51 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Banking And Finance Committee on 6/24/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. IL resident?

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Veriheal

JULY 22, 2020

The very gray area and smokescreen that exists between federal and state laws put veterans in a very vicarious place similar to banks. While banks are federally insured, military professionals such as veterans receive benefits from the VA, which is a federally funded and regulated department. The Federal Fog.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC —Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization, has released its 2018 U.S. notably by authorizing and encouraging access to federal research funding for hemp, and removing restrictions on banking, water rights, and other regulatory roadblocks the hemp industry currently faces. Hemp Crop Report.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 2, 2020

A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Governor Gavin Newsom for temporary tax breaks for the marijuana industry. This is according to a new report by the Associated Press.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Banking and financial restrictions pose challenges for businesses, limiting access to essential services and hindering investment opportunities. Overcoming these challenges requires collaboration, advocacy, and innovative solutions to foster sustainable growth and ensure the continued advancement of the medical marijuana industry.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Legislation is pending, A2210, to create a state bank to provide financial services to licensed marijuana business operating in accordance with state law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of banking access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of eliminating taxes on medical marijuana. NJ resident? New Mexico.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

We held a press conference with our National NORML Political Director, Justin Strekal, a voter registration event at 7th & Carson in downtown Las Vegas, and even did phone banking to encourage voting in primaries all throughout May. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. June 2018: Collected 79 Candidate Surveys from across Nevada.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980 / Senate Bill 2023, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. If passed, this legislation would allow banking institutions and credit unions to organize as limited charter cannabis financial institutions.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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