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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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The Week in Weed: July 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Congress removed marijuana banking from the COMPETES Act. In other federal news, a House Appropriations committee passed a cannabis-friendly amendment to a DOJ funding bill. Meanwhile, in Nebraska, signature collecting continues for a ballot initiative. safe banking. doj spending bill. switzerland. switzerland.

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WSU researchers team with Puyallup tribe on medicinal cannabis research

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Researchers at Washington State University are teaming up with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in an effort to chart the tribe’s outcomes prescribing medicinal marijuana to patients. Some of the outcomes we’re interested in looking at, is what kind of cannabis are they using?

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The Week in Weed: May 12, 2023

The Blunt Truth

This week, we have an update on the latest incarnation of the SAFE Banking Act. SAFE BANKING The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing late this week on the difficulties the cannabis industry faces due to a lack of access to the federal banking system. We look at the legalization signature drive in Ohio.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Chicago Westchester

Illinois News Joint

The retail store serves recreational users but also offers a 10% discount to medical patients. Maribis is an independent and female-owned cannabis company with dispensaries located in northern and central Illinois. Springfield, IL For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. Mannheim Road in Westchester, Illinois.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Passed by West Virginia House of Delegates

The Joint Blog

Legislation that would protect banks who provide services to medical marijuana businesses has been passed by the full West Virginia House of Delegates. “The purpose of this section is to provide a solution to the banking problems encountered by the state in connection with the Act.”

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Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Springfield Grand

Illinois News Joint

For the community, Maribis Grand participates in a variety of programs, including children’s school supply drives, food drives for local food banks, holiday toy collections, as well as funds scholarships at two community colleges for students interested in cannabis careers, among other special events.