#DYK that #SAFERBanking wouldn't just benefit #cannabis businesses, but their workers too? Be an advocate for workers and take action now!
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Unless New York expands the legal market, illegal #cannabis operators will continue to disrupt our cities. “Since the state enabled laws to make it legal, there’s been this kind of gray market that was created,” - Jake DiShaw in @CNYCentral. READ: https://t.co/O7imELHlQ5
The illicit cannabis market, valued at ~$60B, takes funds from our communities and posing safety risks. #SAFERBanking enhances oversight, curbing illegal operators and promoting #economicgrowth and #communitysafety. It's time to legitimize the industry. https://t.co/BCxCfgzmyH
@SenJeffMerkley: "A cash economy is great if you're a criminal…. a cash economy is great for organized crime." #SAFEBanking is about public safety - it's a crucial step in reducing the vulnerability of all-cash businesses to crime. Urge action now! https://t.co/luIVuhXD3s
Illegal cannabis stores are fueling robbery across NY. They can be prime targets for thieves – in part because they often have large amounts of cash in the register. With #SAFERBanking, legal stores will have financial services to combat these stores. https://t.co/wMtw9vidxn
SAFER Banking protects workers.
In all-cash businesses, employees can't prove prove income, leaving them to struggle to qualify for loans, mortgages, or even basic housing. Follow the link to advocate for employees NOW and demand #SAFERBanking be passed:
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Legal operators deserve fair access to banking services. Mastercard's move to prevent cannabis transactions on debit cards highlights the urgent need for the #SAFEBanking Act. READ: https://t.co/mQgu5Ksa9o
Igniting economic growth: The NY legal cannabis industry has already contributed a whopping $16.5 million this year. Tell your Senator to pass #SafeBanking for a robust NY economy: https://t.co/luIVuhXD3s
Exciting update! #SAFERBanking achieves initial markup success, showing strong bipartisan backing! The battle isn't finished—please reach out to your Senator to support this crucial bill, especially with a potential government #shutdown looming: https://t.co/luIVuhX5dU
The National Conference of State Legislatures, which represents state lawmakers across the U.S., sent a letter calling on Congress to pass a marijuana banking bill.
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#SAFEBanking is making progress in the Senate, but time is running out. The bill would improve the financial landscape for the #cannabis industry and enhance public safety. https://t.co/PDeDQt8SYv
We need our Senators' support NOW! Take action: https://t.co/luIVuhXD3s
The Senate has delayed voting on the #SAFEBanking Act until fall, impacting cannabis businesses' access to financial security. Urge your senators to prioritize making the cannabis industry safer. READ: https://t.co/R1ONbC5YeD
Workers like Vixen Yerock deserve the chance to secure a mortgage and safeguard their financial future. Senate's back in session—we need to remind them that it's past time to pass the #SAFEBankingAct.
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📢Take action on SAFE: https://t.co/luIVuhX5dU
Unlicensed cannabis sales only hurt our communities.
They "brazenly violated our laws, cheated taxpayers, and endangered our kids by selling unregulated cannabis.” Attorney General James in the Wayne County Times. READ: https://t.co/Djf0ybne44
NY's first recreational cannabis dispensary raked in $12 million in just 6 months. Support cannabis expansion and the #SafeBanking Act for economic growth and community empowerment. @LAWeekly READ: https://t.co/fi3snhObCf