There were initially interesting signs on the horizon when it seemed like the Marijuana Banking Bill will soon see the light of day. However, recent developments have shown that there remains a long way to go before it can be a reality. Reports from the Senate suggest that the bill has been excluded from a large-scale spending bill expected to be released by Monday.  As Cannabis.net has always said, marijuana will be Federally legal when Mitch McConnell and band of 8 friends says so.