Ed Perlmutter | former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Cannabis Capital

."From Cannabis to Banking: Ed Perlmutter's Journey and the Changing Landscape of Cannabis Laws"

In this podcast episode, Ross O'Brien from Bonaventure Equity, interviews Ed Perlmutter, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a leading figure in the cannabis reform and regulation space. Perlmutter discusses the long journey to reforming banking regulations around cannabis, including the historic passage of the Safe Banking Act, which has faced numerous roadblocks in Congress. He highlights the importance of bipartisan support, the public safety and equity aspects of cannabis reform, and the challenges faced in navigating the Senate and the House of Representatives. Perlmutter also delves into the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III and the potential implications for taxation, research, and regulatory development in the industry, emphasizing the positive impact on business profitability and scientific understanding of the plant.

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