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The Week in Weed: May 29, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Virginia decriminalized marijuana. In federal news, the marijuana banking provisions in the latest relief bill may not be dead on arrival. And you can now buy face masks made out of hemp. Regular readers will recall that we reported last month on Virginia decriminalization. have a look at some hemp products.

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law. A bill which would have set new rules for the hemp industry, was not passed. Since it faced opposition from hemp farmers and others in the cannabis industry, that may be for the best. The legislature approved two marijuana measures. the more act.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. AL resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. GA resident? HI resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/18

NORML

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. HI resident?

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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 36 with Kevin Hart of Green Check Verified

SpeedWeed

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Kevin Hart, CEO and Founder of Green Check Verified , a leading provider of cannabis banking solutions and expert advisory services for financial institutions. Press the Play button below to listen to the podcast. ? Cannacurio Podcast Episode 36 Transcript.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S.