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The Week in Weed: September 29, 2023

The Blunt Truth

The big news this week is that, for the first time ever, a cannabis bill, the SAFER Banking Act, got a markup in the Senate. SAFER BANKING Although the SAFE Banking Act has passed multiple times in the House of Representatives, it’s never gotten out of committee in the Senate. Spoiler alert: the two don’t mix.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. FL resident?

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Ademola Oyefeso , UFCW’s Head of Legislative and Political Action, recently appeared before the Senate Banking Committee to advocate for cannabis banking reform — an essential component of the industry’s financial stability.

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The Week in Weed: December 6, 2019

The Blunt Truth

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. And in Wisconsin , Governor Tony Evers signed legislation making the state’s pilot hemp program permanent. Also, its rules now align with the 2018 farm bill.

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. There’s plenty of state news also. Maine faces lawsuits over its out-of-state licensing. aba/sba correspondence. It sets a THC cap of 4.5

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. House Judiciary Committee.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/14/19

NORML

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. At a more local level, the Cincinnati, Ohio city council approved a measure to decriminalize up to 100 grams of cannabis possession. California.