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Democrats and Republicans each said the other party's position on ESG investing carries additional costs for states.

The resignation comes after the bank was placed on the state treasurer's list of fossil fuel industry boycotters.

The placement of Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America on the list makes them ineligible for state and local government contracts.

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023, introduced in both the House and Senate would allow regulated banks to work with state-legal cannabis companies.

Pandemic funding cuts may pop up in any of the four big-ticket, must-pass bills Congress will take up this year.

The Oklahoma lender said its oil-and-gas portfolio remains a key source of stability and potential growth, despite weaker commodity prices.

The Kansas-based buyer is pursuing deals to build out its small-business lending across several states.

The bank continues to relocate staff following a pause during Covid-19 and is also in the process of moving some products, she said.

Investors have bought a one-branch bank in Elmore City, Oklahoma (the town that inspired "Footloose"), renamed it Old Glory Bank and plan an all-digital brand that emphasizes patriotism. Experts question whether Old Glory is offering a solution to a nonexistent problem.

"Florida will not side with economic central planners; we will not adopt policies that threaten personal economic freedom and security," said Gov. Ron DeSantis.