Ed Perlmutter

Cannabis Banking Reform 'Closer Than Ever,' D.C. Insiders Tell Benzinga Conference: Cannabis ETF On The Move Tuesday
GOP House Committee Calls Marijuana 'Gateway Drug,' Opposes Cannabis Banking Reform, Wants Stricter Regulations On Legal Weed
63% Of Americans Support Cannabis Banking Reform Amid Congressional Push: American Bankers Association
GOP House Committee Calls Marijuana 'Gateway Drug,' Opposes Cannabis Banking Reform, Wants Stricter Regulations On Legal Weed
63% Of Americans Support Cannabis Banking Reform Amid Congressional Push: American Bankers Association
Sen. Sherrod Brown Leads Bipartisan Push For Cannabis Banking Act Despite Congressional Roadblocks
Former Congressman Battles Legislative Barriers For Crucial Cannabis Banking Legislation

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Crypto Twist, SAFER Banking Act Insights: Cory Gardner, Ed Perlmutter At Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, key figures in the cannabis industry engaged in discussions about the U.S.
Governor Jared Polis Addresses President Biden On Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Means For States Like Colorado
“It’s about time,” declared Colorado Gov.
EXCLUSIVE: End Of Weed Prohibition? Fmr Sen Cory Gardner Discusses Potential Cannabis Reclassification
"This is a new chapter...
Ed Perlmutter, Cory Gardner And What They've Done For Cannabis: A Political Panel You Don't Want To Miss
While marijuana legalization generally faces opposion from members of the Republican party, more and more politicians from both sides of the aisle are expressing support for cannabis and are acknowledging the failure of the War on Drugs.
Lawmakers Look To Revise NDAA To Include Marijuana And Psychedelics Policy Changes
Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are seeking to advance several drug policy changes as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
OPINION: Ed Perlmutter On Cannabis Banking In The Time Of SVB
By Sahar Ayinehsazian, Hon. Ed Perlmutter and J. Devoy Dubuque Prior to its sudden shutdown, Silicon Valley Bank had a reputation for serving start-ups and entrepreneurs. Amongst its lesser-known clientele were cannabis-related businesses, which have long struggled with access to depository and lending services.
Booker Blasts McConnell For Halting Marijuana Reform And Saying 'Poison Pills' Shouldn't Be Part Of Bill
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker thinks that Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is significantly impacting his Senate colleagues to oppose passing any cannabis-related bills in the lame-duck session.
No More Weed Schemes: Pot Retailers Can No Longer Use Cashless ATMs, What Now & Why SAFE Might Not Be The Answer
For years, some if not most cannabis retailers have been obliged to employ a workaround to function within the restrictive system. Now, that is no longer an option. 
McConnell Pleased That 'Unrelated Nonsense' Like Cannabis Reform Wasn't In NDAA: What's Next?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pleased that the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was unveiled on Tuesday, doesn’t contain marijuana banking reform.
Marijuana Banking Reform Not Part Of Defense Bill: No Hope For SAFE Act This Year?
Lawmakers opted not to put cannabis reform in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) defense bill.
NJ Banks Score Marijuana Victory As New Bill Opens Door To Do Business With Previously Illegal Companies
Banks that service legal cannabis businesses in New Jersey soon won't need to worry about being sanctioned under state laws. A bill seeking to provide them with protections is advancing through the state legislature, reported Marijuana Moment.
Rep. Perlmutter Optimistic On Cannabis SAFE Banking Act, Warns Time Is Of The Essence
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), believes that Congress will pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, citing signs that the Senate could finally move during the lame-duck session. Though he admits he’s been disappointed before.
What Are Cannabis Investors Waiting For To Deploy Capital? It's All About This One 'Signal'
The cannabis industry is growing exponentially, yet businesses are struggling to secure the funding necessary to start up and grow. "The reality is that there's very, very little new capital entering the space right now."
State Treasurers Support SAFE Banking For Cannabis, Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Weighs In
The National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) reaffirmed its support for the SAFE Banking Act, which would grant marijuana companies access to traditional banking services.
Is SAFE Banking Act Getting Closer To Passage? Senators Agree Public Safety Issues Are At Play
Sponsors of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act recently discussed the urgency of enacting cannabis reform this session, reiterating the public safety imperative of providing the industry access to the financial system.
Majority Of GOP Voters Want To See Medical Marijuana Legal, Many Have Used Cannabis Recreationally
The sentiment among Republican voters regarding cannabis seems to be shifting, according to a new national poll.
Biden Unlikely To Act On Marijuana Before Midterms, Senators Talk Cannabis Banking Reform Yet Again
Democrats are becoming more vocal about cannabis policy reforms as the midterms approach. They are urging President Biden to act on the issue. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.
Schumer Touts 'Overwhelming Evidence' That Cannabis Legalization Doesn't Increase Crime
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) remains firm in his stance that cannabis reform doesn’t lead to an increase in crime or drug use.
ABA & Major Financial Institutions Urge House To Support SAFE Banking In Defense Bill, Vote Expected Soon
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Sen. Ron Wyden: Congress Needs To Catch Up With Americans, Pushes For Cannabis Banking Reform Bill Before Senate Recess
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Senate Rejects SAFE Act For The Sixth Time: Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be A Part Of America COMPETES Act
Marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPETES Act), bipartisan congressional members concluded, Punchbowl News first reported on Thursday.
GOP Sen. Daines Wants Cannabis Banking Approved: Releases Ad With CEO Of Montana Bankers Association
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) continues to fight for cannabis companies to have access to banking services via the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which has been approved by the House several times already.
Cannabis Reg. Update: MN Gov.'s Bill Allows Small Amounts Of THC In Food & Drinks, Cannabis Legalization By End Of Summer & More
Morocco’s Agency To Regulate Medicinal Cannabis Holds First Meeting