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SAFE Banking Act

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

January 30, 2025

Industry Headlines

Massachusetts Issues Recommendations on Ground Cannabis Dust, Workplace Safety

Now identified as a hazardous chemical, licensees must inform employees about ground cannabis dust hazards.

November 14, 2024

Industry Headlines

Portland Police Arrest Dispensary Worker After Fatal Shooting During Robbery

The worker, now a former employee, turned himself in and was charged with murder related to a shooting at the La Mota cannabis dispensary.

October 10, 2024

Pesticides

Ohio Cannabis, Federal Rescheduling, GTI’s Former Partnership With Bobby George Lead CBT’s Top Stories in August

From Ohio’s sales launch to a rescheduling hearing and to a man facing nine felony charges, don’t miss out on the most-read articles this month.

August 29, 2024

Safety

Where All 100 US Senators Stand on SAFER Banking Act

At least 59 senators support or likely support the cannabis reform legislation as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds keys to floor vote.

May 8, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Schumer Says He’ll ‘Turn’ to Cannabis Banking Bill Soon

The U.S. Senate majority leader mentioned the SAFER Banking Act among a short list of legislative priorities this year.

March 7, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Which US Senators Have Signed Their Names to the SAFER Banking Act of 2023?

Since the revised cannabis banking bill was introduced in late September, 36 lawmakers have decided to sign the legislation. Here’s the (fluid) list.

February 29, 2024

Vendor News

CleanAire II Ductless Hoods Available in 24-, 30-, 35- and 47-Inch Models

This hood features a built-in carbon filtration system to adsorb nontoxic fumes and odors.

February 22, 2024

Pesticides

A2LA Partners With National Industrial Hemp Council For Lab Testing Verification Program

The partnership will help the industry move forward with consistent testing practices that promote consumer safety.

February 5, 2024

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: The Cannabis Industry Must Prioritize Worker Safety, Invest in PPE

The hazards associated with cannabis production are well-documented, and it's time for the industry to step up and prioritize the health and safety of its employees.

December 19, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

US Senator Asks 8 Banking CEOs If They Support SAFER Banking Act; 1 Raises Hand

The senator, who was the lone Democrat to oppose the legislation during a committee markup in September, pressed the top bankers on the cannabis issue.

December 7, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

As Ohio Legalizes Cannabis, the State’s Junior US Senator Opposes SAFER Banking for Industry

The “upsides of this bill are overstated,” Sen. JD Vance said about providing federal safe harbor to banks servicing state-sanctioned cannabis companies.

November 22, 2023