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Senate Banking Committee passes historic cannabis banking bill, sending it to full Senate vote

  • The Senate Banking Committee voted 14-9 to advance a bill allowing cannabis companies access to banking services.
  • The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act aims to let cannabis businesses use major financial institutions.
  • The bill has passed the House seven times before but not advanced in the Senate until now.
  • It remains uncertain if the bill will pass the Republican-controlled House.
  • Cannabis stocks initially rose on the news but trading has been volatile amid uncertainty.
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