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Washington Bill Would Forgive Minor Marijuana Convictions
Washington Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon introduced a bill that would allow people to have their records cleared of minor marijuana convictions.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 20, 2013:
Federal Marijuana Reform Bills Gaining Attention
In the wake of the introduction of federal marijuana reform bills on February 5, the national media is paying closer attention to the possibility of change.
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112 Make Deadline to Apply for Washington Marijuana Expert Consultant Positions
The Washington State Liquor Control Board received 112 applications for marijuana expert consultants to help implement recreational marijuana legalization.
Green Ambrosia: Largest Pot Dispensary in Seattle Opens
Green Ambrosia, the largest medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle with ~5,200 square feet, opened its doors Saturday. The store is on
CNN Video - Stoned Drivers Test Skills
A CNN video shows how marijuana affects the driving skills of three stoned drivers. The levels of active THC in the subjects blood were also recorded.
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Legal Pot Boosts Tourism Revenue
Many Canadians have begun taking their vacations in Washington and Colorado. This influx of tourism is due to marijuana possession not being prosecuted.
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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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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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Poll: Marijuana Users in Legal States Shouldn't Be Arrested
Almost 3/4 of people polled think that marijuana users in states that have legalized marijuana should not be arrested.
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Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State
Competition Mounts for Marijuana Consultant Job in Washington State.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 30, 2013:
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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".