California lawmakers kill state-backed bank for pot money

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By The Associated PressAug 20, 2018, 10:00 am72 pts
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California lawmakers killed a plan Thursday to create a state-backed banking system for the recreational marijuana market, meaning the industry must keep operating in cash for now. Most banks refuse to do business with marijuana growers, distributors and sellers because the drug is still…

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