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Small state, big stakes for North Dakota marijuana legalization measure

The future of banking and tax reform in the U.S. Congress could hinge on the outcome of a…

News November 3
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Rival cannabis trade associations NCIA, USCC underscore industry rift

A rivalry has emerged between the National Cannabis Industry Association and U.S. Cannabis Council, the largest trade groups…

News September 7
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SAFE stripped from omnibus bill; new marijuana banking measure introduced

The SAFE Banking Act has hit yet another wall in Congress and won't be included in the final…

News June 23
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Minority marijuana companies need federal relief, advocate tells Congress

Small and minority-owned marijuana companies likely won't survive without some help from Congress, an industry insider testified before…

News February 18
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Cannabis banking revived as attachment to domestic spending bill in House

The SAFE Banking Act, which only weeks ago seemed defeated when it was stripped out of a military…

News January 28
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Marijuana banking legislation stripped from federal defense spending bill

The SAFE Banking Act - which holds the keys to the U.S. financial system for marijuana companies -…

News December 7
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Colorado senators urge passage of marijuana banking via defense bill

Colorado's two U.S. senators added their names to a growing list of members of Congress urging legislative leaders…

News November 30
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21 US governors sign letter to Congress supporting marijuana banking

Almost half the nation's 50 governors put their names on a letter this week to Congressional leaders, urging…

News November 10
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SAFE Banking status: Q&A with marijuana industry ally US Rep. Ed Perlmutter

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter's political crystal ball proves correct. The Colorado Democrat is confident the SAFE Banking Act…

News November 8
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