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Federal Marijuana Reform Bills Introduced [FEATURE]

A pair of federal bills that would allow states to tax and regulate marijuana had a coming out party at a press conference Tuesday. And there are more bills to come, their authors said.
What's the future for  medical marijuana in Washington?
What's the future for medical marijuana in Washington?

Washington Medical Marijuana Recommendations Draw Opposition

What does the future hold for medical marijuana in Washington state? It's looking kind of ominous right now after state officials issued draft regulations that would wipe out home grows and many dispensaries. But there's going to be some pushback.
Gavin Newsom announces panel formation. (Rebecca Farmer)
Gavin Newsom announces panel formation. (Rebecca Farmer)

Panel to Study California Marijuana Legalization

California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will lead a high-powered panel of experts on a mission to study the best way to legalize marijuana in California. They're aiming at 2016.
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Poll Finds Texans Ready to Legalize Marijuana

Lone Star state voters are ready to legalize marijuana, legalize medical marijuana, and/or decriminalize marijuana, according to a new poll. The times they are a-changing.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in DC

First, a District decriminalization bill was filed. Now, a marijuana legalization bill has been filed in the nation's capital. Public opinion there supports both efforts, and activists are ready to move with an initiative if the council falters.
Blacks are 3.7 times more likely to get busted for marijuana possession than whites. (aclu.org/marijuana)
Blacks are 3.7 times more likely to get busted for marijuana possession than whites. (aclu.org/marijuana)

Blacks Targeted in Wasteful War on Marijuana, ACLU Finds

The war on marijuana is disproportionately waged against Black America, the ACLU finds in a new report based on federal statistics. And it costs a whole lot of money and isn't achieving much.