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Sen. Cory Booker Says He’s Optimistic About Federal Marijuana Decriminalization After Signaling Possible Compromise

Sen. Cory Booker Says He’s Optimistic About Federal Marijuana Decriminalization After Signaling Possible Compromise
In addition to expressing his optimism about reform, the senator stressed the importance of pushing for cannabis legalization on t…

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Sen. Cory Booker Open To Passing Marijuana Banking First, With This Condition

Sen. Cory Booker Open To Passing Marijuana Banking First, With This Condition
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is “open to compromises” when it comes to federal cannabis reform.
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Schumer Touts ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cannabis Legalization Doesn’t Increase Crime

Schumer Touts ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cannabis Legalization Doesn’t Increase Crime
The comments came on the heels of his introducing long-awaited US Senate legislation that would decriminalize and deschedule cannabis on the feder…

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Federal Cannabis Prohibition Has Failed, Sen. Booker Says During Senate Hearing

Federal Cannabis Prohibition Has Failed, Sen. Booker Says During Senate Hearing
At a recent Senate hearing, Booker cited evidence that cannabis’ current classification as a Schedule 1 drug has caused many harms.
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Schumer, Booker And Wyden Unveil Cannabis Legalization Bill — Here’s What’s In It

Schumer, Booker And Wyden Unveil Cannabis Legalization Bill — Here’s What’s In It
The bill from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Ron Wyden and Cory Booker was presented Thursday.
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SAFE Banking, Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Approved In House As Part Of National Defense Act

SAFE Banking, Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Approved In House As Part Of National Defense Act
This brings a total of nine drug policy measures passed in the chamber as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week.
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A Pennsylvania Bill Could Ease Cannabis Banking In The State

A Pennsylvania Bill Could Ease Cannabis Banking In The State
A PA General Assembly bill would protect banks, credit unions, and insurance companies that do business with legal cannabis companies in their state.
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This Senator Says Congress Needs To Catch Up With Americans, Pushes For Cannabis Banking Reform Bill

This Senator Says Congress Needs To Catch Up With Americans, Pushes For Cannabis Banking Reform Bill
With the cannabis dispensary crime wave getting stronger by the day, cannabis banking continues to be a priority.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Marijuana Banking Amendment To Push Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Marijuana Banking Amendment To Push Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Ed Perlmutter filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that would be incorporated into the SAFE B…