Editorial: 3 things for Congress to prioritize before control of the House changes

Congress procrastinated on critical legislation for much of the year. Now only a few weeks remain until a new, divided Congress likely brings partisan gridlock. Washington’s delegation should prioritize three items before it’s too late: allow the cannabis industry to use banks, empower the local free press and make the expanded child tax credit permanent. Each of these is not just sound policy but also a chance to end the year on a bipartisan high note. Help a fledgling industry: Banking for cannabis businessesWashington led the nation in legalizing marijuana. Now it’s among dozens of states w…

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