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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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Bankers Associations From All States Send Letter To Push For SAFE Banking Passage ASAP

Cannabis Law Report

Banking associations representing all 50 states and one U.S. territory sent a letter to Senate leaders on Thursday, imploring them to include marijuana banking reform in a large-scale manufacturing bill that’s heading to bicameral conference. ABA and SBA Letter to the Senate Support SAFE Banking in America COMPETES Act 04282022.

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HEXO Commits to ESG Leadership, Starts by Offsetting 100% of Carbon Emissions and Plastic Packaging

SpeedWeed

The company is also committing to offset the plastic used in its pouch packaging through Plastic Bank in partnership with Dymapak , HEXO’s primary packaging supplier. HEXO will continue to counteract the use of all plastic in its packaging. OTTAWA, Ontario, June 8, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE – HEXO Corp.

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The Week in Weed: May 22, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the cannabis banking provisions in the latest stimulus bill, while state Attorneys General wrote a letter supporting them. cannabis banking. The marijuana industry was optimistic about the inclusion of the SAFE Banking Act in the HEROES bill last week. massachusetts.

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The Week in Weed: April 24, 2020

The Blunt Truth

The lack of funding for marijuana businesses in the stimulus packages, the halt to state legalization efforts, the issues surrounding Massachusetts (yes, those continue), even Mexico’s decision to legalize cannabis – all are caused or colored by the coronavirus. marijuana banking. See text of bill here. STATE ISSUES.

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Cannabis taxes may generate $12 billion for U.S. states by 2030, according to Barclays strategists

Cannabis Law Report

States and cities collected $350 billion from the COVID-19 stimulus package to spend on everything from subsides for low income renters to pay increases for teachers. By 2030 sales should reach about $80 billion, the London-based bank estimates. For now, U.S. municipalities are swimming in cash. California may bring in $1.7

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Update: Cannabis Regulators Association Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Welcomes New President and State Members

Cannabis Law Report

As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising. Banking, Finance, and Taxation. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Health and Data Monitoring.