Legalization Foes Come Out Swinging Against Marijuana
Washington has remained silent in the face of legalization in two states, but special interests and anti-pot crusaders are starting to push back.
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450 People Attend I-502 Public Marijuana Forum in Spokane, WA
Washington's Liquor Control Board held a public marijuana forum in Spokane on Tuesday, to get input on regulating the production and sale of marijuana.
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Drug Czar: Feds Will Target Marijuana Suppliers in CO and WA
Gil Kerlikowske, the U.S. drug czar, said that federal prosecutors will target marijuana suppliers and growers, even in states that have legalized marijuana
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Idaho Senate Advances Marijuana Ban Measure
In Idaho, the Senate's State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a marijuana ban, and urged President Obama to crack down on Washington's I-502.
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Report: WA Toxicologist Sees No Spike in Marijuana DUIs
Washington toxicologist Fiona Couper claims there has been no increase in marijuana DUI's since the passage of I-502.
Trailer for "Evergreen" Film on WA's Marijuana Legalization
"Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington" is about the passage of I-502. The trailer shows parts of the process that led to marijuana legalization
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Washington Adds More Public Marijuana Forums
Thanks to the popularity of WA's public marijuana forums, state officials have added new forums and changed the remaining scheduled forums to larger venues.
Marijuana Policy Project's Steve Fox on CNBC Power Lunch
MPP director of government relations Steve Fox was interviewed on CNBC about the implementation of Washington’s new legal marijuana market regulations.
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Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State
Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State.
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Washington Vows to Keep Legal Marijuana in State
As Washington gears up to implement I-502, opposition voices concerns about the legal marijuana making its way to other states.
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WA Recruiting Marijuana Experts to Advise on Legalization
Washington's Liquor Control Board is looking for marijuana experts with knowledge of production, safety standards, testing, regulation and estimating usage.
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WA Governor Encouraged by Marijuana Talk with Holder
Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, said that his marijuana talk regarding I-502 with Attorney General Eric Holder was a "confidence-builder".
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Seattle Holds Public Forum for Questions About I-502
Seattle was home to the second of six Liquor Control Board public forums last night to answer questions and hear concerns about I-502.
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First Washington 'green' or Marijuana DUI Under I-502 Likely in the Pipeline
With more than 130 arrests for suspected driving under the influence of drugs in the state since marijuana possession became legal on Dec. 6 (I-502), it's likely the first DUI charge for driving while having a blood level of 5 nanograms or more of THC is in the pipeline.
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Washington Marijuana Eradication to Continue Despite New Law
Washington State Patrol said Monday it expects its Marijuana Eradication Program, which has confiscated hundreds of thousands of plants and arrested dozens of illegal growers, to continue despite the passage of I-502.
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Washington State Seeks Marijuana Consumption Experts
On Jan. 14, the Washington State Liquor Control Board will issue a request for consultants to gauge marijuana consumption in WA state under Initiative 502.
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New Marijuana Law Piques Interest of Local Washington Farmers
Washington's newly-passed recreational marijuana law is opening up a whole new world for local farmers.
Negatives of Cannabis Legalization?
As 2012 ends & 2013 begins, I reflect back and think how the world has changed from just a year ago. Cannabis legalization is the forefront of that change.