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Will social equity in Illinois live up to the hype?
Raj Chander - Published on August 22, 2022Read moreIllinois broke through the chatter with big talk about helping social equity businesses take off. Will the state live up to the hype?
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Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan
Raj Chander - Published on May 7, 2020Read moreUnder the ‘Biden Plan for Black America,’ cannabis would be okay to possess but illegal to purchase.
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Virginia jump-starts cannabis reform: No more ‘baby steps,’ lawmakers say
Raj Chander - Published on December 12, 2019Read moreA daylong cannabis summit in Richmond marked a new era in cannabis policy reform. Now let’s see if they can move a bill.
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Cannabis industry optimistic on banking despite murky Senate prospects
Raj Chander - Published on September 27, 2019Read moreThe bill, which the House passed 321–103 on Wednesday, is seen as a major win for banks, investors, and much of the legal cannabis industry. What’s next?
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House passes cannabis banking bill in historic vote
Raj Chander - Published on September 25, 2019Read moreA strong vote, 321-103, moves cannabis banking reform over a major hurdle. Now it’s the Senate’s turn.
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Federal Lawmakers Join Industry Advocates in Call for Equity
Raj Chander - Published on May 23, 2019Read moreAdvocates and legislators increasingly agree: Full cannabis legalization is right around the corner. For many, the next big issue is equality.
