SAFE Banking Talks Resume Ahead of Budget Deadline

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Congressional staff resumed talks on cannabis banking language tied to broader budget negotiations.

Advocates argue that financial access remains a safety and compliance issue for licensed operators.

Skeptics continue to push for stricter oversight provisions before expanding protections for financial institutions.

Any agreement could set the tone for parallel tax reform discussions later this session.