The Cost of Legal Pot in Alaska

A ballot initiative that could legalize marijuana will go before Alaska voters in August, but questions remain -- could regulating the drug cost the state money, or see it turn a profit?

KTUU

California Political Party Supports Legalization of Pot

California Democrats have approved a party platform including a plank calling for marijuana legalization, marking a major shift for the state party.

Huffington Post

House Panel Grills Federal Official About Pot Enforcement in Colorado

U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado John Walsh, center, said his office does not target individual pot users who smoke on private property during testimony Tuesday before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations

The Durango Herald

Canadian Government Considering New Pot Legislation

Federal laws on marijuana possession could soon get a major facelift.
The Conservative government is looking at potentially changing policy to allow police officers to issue tickets to people caught with small amounts of marijuana, rather than lay charges.

CBC News

Medical Marijuana Could Be in Jeopardy

The legalization of recreational marijuana for adults is proving an unexpectedly anxious time for the users, growers and dispensers of medical marijuana.

The New York Times

The Roller-coaster Ride of Marijuana Acceptance

The waxing and waning of public acceptance of pot is waxing to new levels.  Mostly driven by revenue generation, this latest run is also driven by inevitability.

The Washington Post

A Striking Divergence of Views Over Legalization of Pot in Maryland

Just under half of Marylanders support legalizing marijuana, while 43 percent are opposed, a new Washington Post poll found.  Those who oppose legalization are evenly split on whether the state should reduce punishments for possession of small amounts of the drug.

The Washington Post

Colorado is Deciding How to Spend Pot Tax Revenues

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper release a budget proposal yesterday that will allot $99 million for drug use programs for the state, among other programs for the next fiscal year. Colorado marijuana sales are expected to break above $610 million the next fiscal year.

Ring of Fire

The Conversation is Taking Place Even in Missouri

A mere 10 years ago, a proposed marijuana legalization bill in the conservative state of Missouri would be unheard of. Now, it appears the laughter has finally evolved into serious debate


The Northwest Missourian

Drug Cartels - The Bain of Cannabis Legalization

Supporters of legalizing marijuana have argued that one of the benefits of legalization is that it would lower crime by putting suppliers out of business, however, proponents failed to realize that those profiting from the illicit drug trade had no intention of meekly giving up a lucrative business.
US Finance Post

California Holds Off Voting For Legalization of Cannabis

Leading marijuana policy groups have decided against putting a legal pot initiative on this year's ballot in California, opting to wait for 2016 instead.

Huffington Post

DOJ Give Green Light to Banks Dealing with Marijuana Stores

Department of Justice takes a major step in allowing Marijuana shops to do business like any other enterprise. 

Fox Politics

Alaska Is Considering Legalization of Pot

Alaska may be the next state to legalize marijuana if voters say "yes" this August. 

Digital Journal

Colorado's Image May Be Going to Pot.

Colorado state regulators say pot regulation is going smoothly...but Colorado's image may need some burnishing.


CBS Denver

Medical Marijuana – Florida is preparing for a constitutional amendment

Floridians could vote to legalize medical marijuana in November.

Reuters