Hot topics including the CFPB and marijuana business banking sparked heated debates between CU Times readers. Check out what they had to say below.
"Pot Banking Under Trump," March 15
As a credit union member and a licensed medical marijuana participant I'm glad credit unions are looking at this industry in a positive light and look forward to seeing credit unions in the forefront of this new industry. On another note, not many people are aware, but all 50 states permit the use of marijuana in one form or another. Sixteen of the most conservative states, which are not part of the number [listed in the article], allow "Charlotte's Web": A marijuana extract used to treat seizures in epileptics. Also, there are at least three drugs approved by the FDA whose main ingredient is THC.
William Bush
"Regulatory Hurdles Too High for Potential New Credit Unions," March 21
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