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Going green: States would get free hand under pot bill

Cannabis Chronicles

The chamber has set a hearing next week on a bill intended to make banking services more widely available for pot companies. Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat carrying the current bill in the House, said voters have “elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history.”. However, Rep.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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South Dakota May Let Banks Choose Whether To Work with Cannabis

SpeedWeed

While South Dakota is still stalled when it comes to making legal cannabis a reality within state borders, the state is already working on legislation that allows banks to decide whether or not to do business with the legal cannabis and hemp industry. . HB1203 just passed the House 64-4, and the next step is for it to clear the senate.

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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

SpeedWeed

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Holistic Industries Unveils Liberty Wallet, the Cannabis Industry’s First Payments and Rewards App

Cannabis Law Report

Liberty customers can download the Liberty Wallet app for free and connect it to their bank to purchase credits. The customer experience includes: Transfer funds from the customer’s bank into Liberty Wallet. These include credits transferred from the customer’s bank and free credits earned from previous purchases.

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Environmental, Social, & Governance: The Perfect Storm For The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

While institutional and family office investors are starting to take a serious look at the cannabis industry, the purpose-driven Millennial generation are simultaneously experiencing the greatest wealth transfer in history and are looking to invest their money in alignment with their values.

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Two States Stick the Landing on Cannabis Legalization: Week in Review

SpeedWeed

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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