Grow Local NY

#DYK that #SAFERBanking wouldn't just benefit #cannabis businesses, but their workers too? Be an advocate for workers and take action now! bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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: bit.ly/46UIkvB

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. bit.ly/3MThQTz

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. bit.ly/45KNdpT

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: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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: bit.ly/3KFqGmO

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: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

Outdated banking laws put workers in New York's growing cannabis industry at risk. We need change NOW: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

#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. bit.ly/466jicq We need our Senators' support NOW! Take action: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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: bit.ly/3KE80DS

Take action on #SAFEBanking and contact your Senator now! Follow the link: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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. Read: bit.ly/44IC88z 📢Take action on SAFE: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

NY's safety hangs on #SAFEBanking. Denial of financial services leaves cannabis businesses reliant on cash-only operations, risking theft, money laundering, and organized crime. Take Action Now: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

Lawmakers are rallying for crucial cannabis reforms, including medical use for veterans and research advancements. READ: bit.ly/3quFa20

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: bit.ly/45vKsJl

Cannabis workers deserve to be safe. Tell your representatives to pass #SAFEBanking and protect the NY cannbis workforce: bit.ly/3qkPpGc

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: bit.ly/45qz9SX

#SAFEBanking = Safe Communities. Cash-only cannabis dispensaries are targets of crime. The SAFE Banking Act is needed to reduce violent and financial crimes for legal operators. Follow the link to reduce crime in NY: bit.ly/3qkPpGc