Marijuana
For State Government Bean-Counter, A Pot Education
Mike Steenhout, the married, minivan-driving father of a small child is a “weed guy” — one of the dozens of Washington state workers involved in the creation and regulation of the nation’s first legal marijuana industry.
New Bill Would Ease State-Federal Pot Conflict
A bill introduced in Congress would fix the conflict between the federal government’s marijuana prohibition and state laws that allow medical or recreational use.
Snowy Footprints Lead Police To Samurai Sword Thieves
Three men have been accused of stealing items that include a samurai sword – but according to central Wyoming police the suspects weren’t exactly ninjas.
Pew Research Center: Majority Of Americans Support Legalization Of Marijuana
A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center indicates that the majority of Americans would be in favor of the legalization of marijuana.
Seattle Cops Give Pot Dealers Warning Letters
Seattle police are handing out warning letters to some marijuana dealers contacted by undercover narcotics detectives.
Oregon Couple Claims Smell Of Neighbors’ Medical Marijuana Makes Them Ill
Though normally touted for its therapeutic effects, medical marijuana is taking a negative toll on the lives of one local couple.
Washington, Colorado Bars Test Waters On Marijuana Users
A tiny number of bars, cafes and private clubs are catering to the new stoner class in Washington and Colorado since voters last fall made them the first states to legalize marijuana for adults over 21.
Massachusetts Firm Tapped For Washington State Pot Consultant
Washington state has tentatively chosen a Massachusetts-based firm led by a University of California, Los Angeles, professor to be its official marijuana consultant.
Public Health Groups Weigh In On Legal Pot
Washington state should be conservative in how much legal marijuana it allows to be sold and strict in how it regulates pot advertising, a group of local public health and substance abuse prevention organizations says.
UN: Legalization Of Pot In States Violates International Drug Treaties
A U.N. drug agency says the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington violates international drug treaties.
