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What’s more powerful than the political conflict between Democrats and Republicans? You guessed it: cannabis. On Tuesday, bipartisan Pennsylvania state senators revealed a plan to introduce a bill protecting banks and insurers who work with legal medical cannabis businesses from repercussions of state regulators. Senators John DiSanto (R) and Sharif Street (D)—chair and minority chair…

36 states currently allow medical cannabis. Soon, another may be joining them from one of the most conservative regions of the country. Next week, the South Carolina State Senate will consider a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The proposed legislation—the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act—has received “special order” priority status which ensures…