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Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms

NORML

The post Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms appeared first on NORML. Senator Thune received an “F” grade from NORML in its 2024 voter guide.

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How the Historic Passage of the SAFE Banking Act Could Benefit Patients

Americans for Safe Access

“The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant. This week cannabis legislation made history. Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate.

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How the Dutch Spread Cannabis Across the World

Leafly

The Netherlands in the '60s was a hotbed for cannabis activism, leading to the formation of seed banks—places to store and share cannabis genetics. Read how this small country played a big part in the history of cannabis. The post How the Dutch Spread Cannabis Across the World appeared first on Leafly.

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Women's History Month: Q&A with Marijuana Industry Pioneer Greta Carter

Cannabis Law Report

After starting in the banking and construction, Greta Carter pivoted into the marijuana industry in 2008, instantly becoming a trailblazer… Read More. The post Women's History Month: Q&A with Marijuana Industry Pioneer Greta Carter appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, A2210, to create a state bank to provide financial services to licensed marijuana business operating in accordance with state law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of banking access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of eliminating taxes on medical marijuana. NJ resident? New Mexico.

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Bank of America Shuts Down Cannabis Research Facility Account

Cannabis Law Report

Bank of America (BoA) is reportedly terminating its banking relationship with Scottsdale Research Institute (SRI), a DEA-registered facility that carries out important marijuana research. So, given the history and credibility of the Institute, why did BoA terminate the 10-year banking relationship with SRI?

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Bank On It: One Step Closer to Cannabis Business Banking

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

The SAFE Banking Act is sponsored by Reps. and would allow banks and credit unions to work with growers, dispensaries and other marijuana-related businesses. The bill currently has 152 co-sponsors, nearly a third of the House and more than any cannabis reform legislation in history, according to the NCIA. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.)

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