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SAFE Banking Act
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Cory Booker Says Mitch McConnell Is Blocking Cannabis Bills
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is blocking cannabis reform bills from being passed by Congress.
SAFE Banking Act Left Out of Defense Spending Bill
Legislation that would grant legal cannabis businesses access to banking services was left out of the latest version of a defense spending bill released this week.
Schumer: Senate ‘Very Close’ To Passing SAFE Banking Act
The House of Representatives passed the bill for the sixth time earlier this year.
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
A poll commissioned by a national banking industry group has found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters support allowing financial institutions to provide banking services to legal cannabis businesses.
New Analysis of SAFE Banking Act Asks for 10 Amendments to Improve Equity
Former cannabis regulators release an extensive analysis describing the problems with the SAFE Banking Act, and how to improve it.
$100K of Weed, Inventory Stolen at Gunpoint From Oakland Dispensary
Police and C.R.A.F.T. Cannabis in Oakland are asking for help identifying the suspects.
SAFE Banking Act Dropped From China Competition Bill
A bill to allow financial services to businesses in the legal cannabis industry was dropped from a China competition bill after passing in the House of Representatives but failing to gain the approval of Senate negotiators.
New Cannabis and Hemp Certification Acknowledged by Attorney General Alliance
The Attorney General Alliance gave a new certification aims to educate both lawmakers and law enforcement about the differences between legal and illegal cannabis businesses, and the necessity of a banking solution for the cannabis industry.
State Treasurers Ramp Up Push For SAFE Banking Act
With the Senate still dragging its feet, state officials are continuing to raise awareness for the SAFE Banking Act.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Their Own Cannabis Banking Bill
Pennsylvania legislation gives financial institutions the go-ahead to provide financial services to cannabis businesses.