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Reason - Will Legal Pot Cost More Than Black Market Pot?
Sullum explains why Washington's black market for weed could remain: 25% taxes at 3 points in production. Studies estimate legal pot could cost over $25/g.
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Washington State Approves Legal Marijuana Rules
Washington became the second state to adopt regulations for legal marijuana commerce, as the Liquor Control Board finalized its rule-making process
“Excuse Me, Are You Smoking Weed?”
I'm sure any toker has had to deal with people like this: the kind of people who still seem to think that smoking weed is so bad and feel the need to...
Weedist Destinations: Roslyn, WA
Nature, nature all around us. One fine day in Roslyn involves 3 components: cooking giant meals; meandering and exploring the wilderness; and congregating..
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States "Cheech-orado" and "Washing-Chong"
Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, Colbert, covered recent marijuana legalization efforts around the country. The bit has
CannabusinessLink
Washington To Hold Cannabis Business Licensing Seminars
Licensing staff from Washington's Liquor Control Board have scheduled several seminars to inform interested entrepreneurs about cannabis business licensing.
Boro Derby 2013 Seattle Begins Tomorrow: Glass World Faces and Races Off
Some of the top borosilicate glass artists in Seattle are getting together to raise money for some great charities, so you're invited to the Boro Derby!
Defelonization - The Next Step in Winding Down the Drug War
Efforts are afoot to push a defelonization measure through the Washington legislature next year.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.25)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 25, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Patient Needs $5,000 to Protect His Daughter From CPS
Washington State: 10 month old Lilly Fisher has been in CPS custody since April when her father requested their help rescuing her from an extremely unsafe
Cannabis FactsLink
Marijuana Users Face Plenty Of Unknowns
He notes the lack of studies about marijuana users and ponders its known effects.“Let’s not knock the medicinal value of feeling good, of being happy.”
Law & PoliticsLink
Tolerating Pot With a Frown - the Feds Had Little Choice
He also notes that the feds left plenty of room for future prosecution, though that would do little good from anyone's perspective.
Interim Zoning Rules: A Smarter Alternative to Moratoriums
Bainbridge, WA is considering interim zoning rules for retail marijuana because a moratorium sends the wrong message to voters that approved legalization.
Dabbin Like Hell @ High Times Seattle Cannabis Cup 2013
Cannabis use is not a significant contributor to the global burden of disease, according to an epidemiological review published in The Lancet.
First NFL Season Sans Prohibition
The NFL is finally back into action! This year marks the first that cannabis is legal in my home state of Washington and is likely going to be littered with
Legal Marijuana States Move Forward With Rules
Colorado this week became the first legal marijuana state to set its final rules for pot commerce, but Washington state isn't far behind.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.11)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 11, 2013: