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Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed, Has $$$ Support
A marijuana legalization initiative that has big donor financial backing has been filed in Oregon.
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58% Say Legalize Marijuana in Latest Gallup Poll
In the latest sign that marijuana legalization is at the tipping point, a new Gallup poll has support at 58%, up a dramatic 10 points from last year.
What's the future for medical marijuana in Washington?
Washington Medical Marijuana Recommendations Draw Opposition
What does the future hold for medical marijuana in Washington state? It's looking kind of ominous right now after state officials issued draft regulations that would wipe out home grows and many dispensaries. But there's going to be some pushback.
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Panel to Study California Marijuana Legalization
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will lead a high-powered panel of experts on a mission to study the best way to legalize marijuana in California. They're aiming at 2016.
Should marijuana be legal? California says "yes."
Two-Thirds of Californians Say Legalize Marijuana
A new poll has support for marijuana legalization at 65% in California. The pressure to not wait for 2016 is bound to mount.
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Legalization and the UN Drug Treaties -- A Minor Obstacle at Worst
I have criticized the ease with which some media outlets and even some reformers have accepted the
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Marijuana Reform Could Earn UK Billions a Year, Studies Say
Marijuana legalization could bring billions to the British government, two studies show. But there is little political will to move in that direction.
Legal, regulated, labelled marijuana is coming soon to Washington (lcb.wa.gov)
Washington State Approves Legal Marijuana Rules
Washington state's rules for legal marijuana commerce are now set. Look for some 300+ stores to open starting around the middle of next year.
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Second 2014 California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
While the conventional wisdom is to wait for 2016 for a California marijuana legalization initiative, some Californians aren't waiting. Now, a second legalization initiative has been filed.
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Polls Find Maryland, Florida Ready for Marijuana Reform
Florida and Maryland are just the latest states to report poll results sure to please marijuana law reformers.