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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Last year, AFGE passed a resolution supporting cannabis legalization.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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Press Release: Optimi Health Completes Largest Legal Natural Psilocybin Harvest in Canadian History

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08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimi Health Corp. ( CSE: OPTI ) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has completed what it believes to be the largest legal natural psilocybin harvest in Canadian history. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept.

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Bank On It: One Step Closer to Cannabis Business Banking

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The House Financial Services Committee yesterday approved legislation that would help financial institutions serve cannabis businesses operating in legalized states. The SAFE Banking Act is sponsored by Reps. and would allow banks and credit unions to work with growers, dispensaries and other marijuana-related businesses.

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Cannabis and banking vets launch credit card for dispensaries

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Most consumer cannabis transactions are done in cash, legal or not. Since the United States classifies cannabis as a Title IV drug, the banking industry is unwilling and unable to provide services to cannabis operations. Tsang has a long history in the banking world. It’s traceable.

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Thailand Is on Its Way to Full Cannabis Legalization

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From being the first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis to opening dispensaries for free medical cannabis oil and approving medical cultivation and distribution , Thailand has led the charge when it comes to cannabis legalization. In its most recent move, the country has now legalized cannabis flower.

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Duane Morris – Mondaq Article: United States: SAFE Banking Act Passes The House – Cannabis Banking May Soon Be Reality Last Updated: October 23 2019

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The public safety concerns resulting from the dearth of cannabis banking has led dozens of state Attorneys General, the American Banking Association, and numerous other voices to urge the passage of legislation like the SAFE Banking Act so that the U.S. History of Marijuana Regulation and Banking Implications.

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