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WA: Taxing and Regulating Marijuana “A Legitimate Idea,” Says Governor’s Office

A website set up by Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire’s office asked citizens to vote on different ideas to help plug the state’s $3 billion budget gap. The most popular—out of more than 1,700 submitted ideas—was legalizing and taxing marijuana. (Not the … Continue reading

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Colorado: Guv hopeful McInnis wants to put brakes on medical marijuana

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis, if elected, would ask President Barack Obama to re-examine lenient federal policies on Colorado’s burgeoning medical marijuana industry. The Obama administration in 2009 ordered federal officials to respect state marijuana statutes when they conflict with … Continue reading

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