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How passage of the SAFE Banking Act could impact cannabis businesses

The SAFE Banking Act is nearing the finish line in the U.S. Congress, and many expect it to…

News December 14
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New US Senate panel chair could boost prospects for cannabis banking reform

A new chair of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee could pump fresh life into stalled cannabis banking reform…

News November 18
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US House to take up cannabis descheduling bill week of Sept. 21

The MORE Act, a bill that would deschedule marijuana and thereby legalize it federally – with massive business…

News August 31
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Full US House poised to vote on cannabis descheduling in September

The full US House is expected to vote next month on a sweeping reform bill that would remove…

News August 28
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State treasurers group lobbies for marijuana banking in coronavirus bill

A coalition of state treasurers across the country are urging Congress to include cannabis banking reform in the…

News August 17
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US House OKs cannabis banking in passing $3 trillion coronavirus bill

The U.S. House of Representatives late Friday passed a $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that includes a provision…

News May 15
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Cannabis banking included in House Democrats’ $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill

A provision that would permit banks to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal reprisal is part…

News May 12
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Marijuana lobbyists focus on next big coronavirus-aid package after doling out $5 million-plus in 2019

The marijuana industry spent more than $5 million lobbying federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill in 2019 in hopes…

News April 22
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Colorado governor unveils marijuana banking guide

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released a guide to help state-chartered financial companies better serve and expand banking services…

News February 4
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