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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

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). On to July, when the Senate Banking Committee had a hearing on cannabanking. The Senate failed to take action on the banking bill.

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Some cannabis firms see ‘disaster’ in federal legalization Says Politico Article

Cannabis Law Report

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown his weight behind cannabis decriminalization, producing a draft bill this summer that would regulate a nationwide industry and force siloed state markets to interact with each other.

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Article: General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis and the Campus

Cannabis Law Report

law as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, 2 which means that its possession, sale or use is prohibited by federal law, even in those states whose laws have decriminalized the use of cannabis. IHEs are required to certify that they have an AOD prevention program in order to remain eligible for certain forms of federal funding and assistance.

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Mondaq- Clyde & Co Article: United States: States’ Cannabis Legalization Legislation Outpaces Availability Of Insurance Coverage

Cannabis Law Report

These numbers are likely to increase substantially in the next few years as more than half the states have pending legislation legalizing cannabis for some use or decriminalizing the drug. There has been some relief for the industry as some regional banks and credit unions have begun offering financial services to cannabis businesses.

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Summer 2022: A Brief Cannabis Legalization Update

Cannabis Law Report

– Thirty-seven states allow for medical cannabis use through state run programs. Thirty-eight states have either decriminalized cannabis or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational adult use. [1] 1] The most recent state to pass legislation is Rhode Island, which authorized an adult use program.

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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

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Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program. ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17, 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew M.