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Path To Legal Pot A Long, Wild Trip
It’s one thing to legalize marijuana. It’s another to figure out how to sell it, grow it, regulate it, test it and tax it.
State Releases Draft Rules For Pot Industry
Officials in Washington state took their first stab at setting rules for the state’s new marijuana industry Thursday, nearly eight months after voters here legalized pot for adults.
Colorado Bill Would Treat Pot Magazines Like Porn
Marijuana magazines could be treated the same as pornography in Colorado, if lawmakers approve new legislation.
May Day Immigration Rally Turns Violent, Flash Bangs Used On Protesters
Police used “flash bangs” and pepper spray against some protesters who pelted them with rocks and bottles late Wednesday, as violence erupted during May Day in Seattle.
Gov. Inslee Signs Pot Law Changes
Washington finalized swift changes to the state’s definition of marijuana Wednesday after prosecutors and crime lab scientists expressed concern about the technical aspects of a voter-approved legalization initiative.
State Lawmakers Adjourn, Face Special Session
Washington lawmakers adjourned their 105-day legislative session Sunday without coming to an agreement on a new two-year budget, and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly called them to return again in two weeks to complete the work.
- A New Front For Gun Background Checks: The Ballot CBS Seattle–2013/04/28
- State Lawmakers Threaten To Push Millions In Health Care Costs To Feds 2013/04/24
- Inslee Signs Gender-Neutral Language Bill CBS Seattle–2013/04/23
- State Senate Group Blocks Abortion Insurance 2013/04/17
