CFPB Structure, CDFI Funding, and Marijuana Banking Addressed in New Appropriations Bill
The House recently passed the FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill which restructures the CFPB and limits its funding, calls for marijuana banking protections, and outlines CDFI funding, Emily Claus reports.
Marijuana Businesses Sue to Gain Access to Financial Services
Due to a lack of federal regulation, many financial institutions cannot serve marijuana businesses without risk of repercussions. This inaccessibility leaves marijuana businesses open to safety and financing issues, the Massachusetts marijuana businesses argued when they filed their lawsuit last week, reports David Baumann.
