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Ed Perlmutter federal marijuana reform SAFE Banking Act

Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat, introduced legislation six years ago to provide federal protection to financial…

News April 24
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Federal marijuana reform may be entering new era, even if high hurdles remain

U.S. cannabis reform efforts have seen movement recently with a House committee’s endorsement of a banking bill and…

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Michigan regulators polling prospective recreational marijuana licensees

Michigan cannabis officials are surveying potential adult-use marijuana business license applicants to ensure the department is adequately staffed…

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Denver spurns proposal to ease social-use cannabis business restrictions

The Denver City Council narrowly rejected a proposal that would have relaxed rules for marijuana social consumption businesses,…

News April 23
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Maine draft rules would limit adult-use marijuana business licenses to state residents

Maine's proposed rules around the sale of recreational cannabis would for the first two years limit licenses to…

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Nevada judge sets May hearing on lawsuits to halt marijuana licensing

A Nevada judge announced she will hear arguments next month on a bid by dozens of companies to…

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Maine regulators ask second consultant to review adult-use cannabis rules

In the continuing saga surrounding the development of rules for Maine’s recreational marijuana industry, state regulators hired a…

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Medical cannabis licensing and tracking contract faces challenge in Missouri

Florida-based BioTrackTHC filed a protest with Missouri marijuana regulators over a decision to award a medical cannabis licensing…

News April 22
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Marijuana Business This Week: AG’s on the clock, bevy of legislation, medical MJ lottery, Harvest Health earnings & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: BARR DEADLINE: Wednesday is…

News April 22
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Cannabis business ties can lead to citizenship denial, immigration agency says

Immigration authorities on Friday said they could deny citizenship to anyone with any involvement with marijuana – regardless…

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