legalizing marijuana

Washington State Patrol sergeant Nate Hovinghoff says once pot was legalized in Washington state the rules of engagement changed.

Legalizing Marijuana: It Changes Policing, But May Leave Racial Disparities

5:40pm September 24, 2016

California is among five states this year where marijuana legalization is on the ballot. But there's concern about if legalizing it will reduce the number of marijuana arrests among African-Americans.

As More States Consider Legalizing, Questions About Pot And The Brain

11:32am September 13, 2016

by Martha Bebinger

Studies suggest that smoking heavily in adolescence may affect brain function in adulthood, but there's a dearth of hard evidence for voters contemplating pot's long-term effects.

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Lisa Olson, of Mesa, Ariz., uses marijuana to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Marijuana's Mainstream Move Triggers Different Kinds Of Family Talks

4:29pm September 05, 2016

This fall, five states may legalize marijuana for recreational use. The change means parents and kids talk about marijuana in a whole new light.

Ohio's proposal to legalize recreational and medical marijuana is being met with opposition from residents who generally support legalizing pot.

Fears Of Marijuana 'Monopoly' In Ohio Undercut Support For Legalization

6:57pm September 02, 2015

by Lewis Wallace

Ohio will vote this fall on whether to legalize marijuana. The measure allows 10 growing sites; 10 groups of big investors already have dibs. Some would-be pot proponents are crying foul.

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Concern Grows Over Unregulated Pesticide Use Among Marijuana Growers

7:19am June 17, 2015

by Luke Runyon

Regulators in the 23 states where medical or recreational marijuana is allowed are having a tough time making sure pot buyers don't ingest harmful pesticides.

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A user prepares to roll a marijuana cigarette on the first day of legal possession of marijuana for recreational purposes in the District of Colombia on Thursday.

6 In 10 Young Republicans Favor Legal Marijuana, Survey Says

9:28pm March 01, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A Pew Research Center survey shows that 63 percent of Republicans under the age of 34 favor legalization.

Deuel County Sheriff Adam Hayward shows off a container of confiscated marijuana in Chappell, Neb., in July.

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Nebraska Says Colorado Pot Isn't Staying Across The Border

11:02am February 04, 2015

by Kirk Siegler

Law enforcement in Nebraska towns near the Colorado border are reporting a jump in pot-related offenses. Legalization next door, they say, is creating burdensome consequences they never asked for.

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