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24 US senators push for inclusion of cannabis banking in competitiveness bill

Two dozen U.S. senators called for congressional leadership to include cannabis banking reform in American competitiveness legislation now…

News May 12
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What’s your best business strategy in advance of marijuana legalization?

Here are some tips on how to best run your marijuana business - and seek capital - until…

News May 4
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Lawmakers urge House, Senate leaders to pass marijuana banking reform

Two Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday urged House and Senate leaders to include…

News April 27
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Schumer’s marijuana reform bill poised to fail without more GOP support

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a seemingly unsolvable puzzle on his desk when it comes to…

News April 11
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WA state treasurer pushes for marijuana banking in wake of retail robberies

Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti met in Washington DC with members of the state's congressional delegation to argue for…

News March 21
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US cannabis stocks tumbled in January, exacerbating issues confronting industry

U.S. cannabis stocks suffered a rout in January, tumbling more than the broader market as hopes for federal…

News February 1
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5 charts that explain the cannabis industry’s unpredictable 2021

Political and pandemic upheavals made 2020 an exceptional year. And the roller-coast ride failed to slow in 2021,…

News December 29
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Marijuana banking access remains steady, even with demise of SAFE Banking Act

Congress stripped the SAFE Banking Act from a defense spending bill this week, decreasing the possibility of meaningful…

News December 8
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Treasury Secretary Yellen gives nod to marijuana banking reform

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed implicit support this week for allowing state-legal marijuana companies to access federal banking…

News December 2
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