Banking bill advances despite local lawmaker “no” vote Ian Price October 9, 2019 1 minute read A bill that would amend federal law so that banks and other financial intuitions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses has passed the House, despite a no vote from a local area congressman. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Missing 87-year-old woman is foundNext: Southwest Roanoke County will have a standalone CBD store soon. Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026