Support for marijuana legalization hits new high, CBS News poll finds

Sixty-five percent of Americans now think marijuana should be legal – a record high in CBS News polling. Most view marijuana as less harmful than alcohol and believe it is less dangerous than other drugs.

House Committee Approves Marijuana Banking Bill

A House panel has approved a bill that would expand access to banks for cannabis businesses. The House Financial Services Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would greatly expand marijuana businesses’ access to banks and other financial services in what would a sweeping change to the $10 billion industry .