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Cannabis Bill Backer Sees New Hope For Passage
Banking // July 26, 2022

The main sponsor of a law that would protect banks that do business with cannabis companies from the penalties of federal regulators said there’s new hope for the bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cannabis Firms See Prices Rise Ahead of Senate Hearing on Decriminalization
Regulation // July 20, 2022

American and Canadian cannabis companies saw their stocks rise Wednesday (July 20) ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on possible federal marijuana decriminalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

House Committee Passes Bill To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Politics // November 21, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would effectively make marijuana legal, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) announced in a press release on Wednesday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cannabis Drinks To Be On Tap In Canada This December
Regulation // June 18, 2019

A cannabis joint venture plans to start selling different types of marijuana-infused beverages in Canada this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Cannabis Businesses Find Themselves Cut Off From Banking System

April 02, 2024
More than half of all Americans live in a state that has legalized marijuana. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Cannabis Bill Backer Sees New Hope For Passage

July 26, 2022
The main sponsor of a law that would protect banks that do business with cannabis companies from the penalties of federal regulators said there’s new hope for the bill. Get...

Cannabis Firms See Prices Rise Ahead of Senate Hearing on Decriminalization

July 20, 2022
American and Canadian cannabis companies saw their stocks rise Wednesday (July 20) ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on possible federal marijuana decriminalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

House Committee Passes Bill To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

November 21, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would effectively make marijuana legal, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) announced in a press release on Wednesday (Nov. 20). Get the...