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SAFE Banking has ‘perfect opportunity’ to pass in Congress soon, says legalization leader

Bruce Barcott – May 16, 2022

'Cash only' rules have led to armed robberies and murder. Now Congress has its best chance to pass desperately needed reform. Read more

Victory! California cops agree to stop stealing cannabis cash from armored vans

Max Savage Levenson – May 12, 2022

After a lawsuit, a sheriff's department in Southern California agreed to stop harassing armored vans transporting legal weed revenue. Federal authorities returned the money. Read more

Despite federal legalization, banks in Canada still won’t work with weed

David Silverberg – May 2, 2022

Banks in Canada continue to discriminate against cannabis clients in spite of legalization (unless you can pay-to-play). Read more

Murder changed my mind: Pass the SAFE Banking Act now

Bruce Barcott – March 25, 2022

The murder of Jordan Brown has forced me to change my opposition to the SAFE Banking Act. It should change Sen. Cory Booker's mind too. Read more

The dangers of running a multimillion-dollar cash business

Danté Jordan – August 27, 2021

Danger runs high for cannabis businesses forced to house large sums of cash. Here's how one cannabis business survives. Read more

‘Vote Democrat to legalize it,’ Sen. Chuck Schumer tells Leafly

David Downs – September 14, 2020

The Senate’s minority leader warns that Republicans are “totally opposed.” Read more

Cannabis banking reform included in latest Congressional COVID relief bill

Bruce Barcott – May 12, 2020

The SAFE Banking Act has been folded into the latest coronavirus relief measure. That's huge. Read more

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