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To Protest Laws Against Cannabis, WA Man Chooses Jail Over Fine For Marijuana
Posted by admin in World News on July 31, 2011
A Washington state man on Friday chose jail over paying a marijuana possession fine, as a way of protesting the laws against cannabis.www.tokeofthetown.com
Sensible Washington Launching New Medical Marijuana Campaign
The group that sponsored the failed attempt to get medical marijuana on the ballot in Washington State this year is coming back for more. Sensible Washington is launching their 2011 legalization campaign at Hempfest in Seattle.cannacentral.com
WA Governor’s Office Calls Pot Legalization Legitamite Idea
Posted by admin in Political News on July 30, 2010
Could marijuana legalization be in Washington state’s future? The office of Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday that it’s a “legitimate idea” that will be considered. When Gov. Gregoire opened an online suggestion box on ways to fix the state’s budget, s…
WA: Democrats Endorse Pot Legalization At Convention
Posted by admin in Political News on June 29, 2010
Delegates to the Washington State Democratic Convention have endorsed I-1068, the marijuana legalization initiative, with an overwhelming 62 percent “Yes” vote, 314 to 185.www.tokeofthetown.com
Locals buzzing over Tacoma’s first Hempfest
Posted by admin in Political News on June 24, 2010
Tacoma’s Hempfest: Washington State’s last chance to get signatures for legalizing marijuana!!!www.tacomaweekly.com
Washington State Marijuana Legalization Effort Coming Down T
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on June 24, 2010
Everyone in Washington should sign this ballot by months end. There are several state that will possible get the same sort of initiative.blog.norml.org
Pot Petition in 80,000 Copies of The Stranger
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on June 21, 2010
Sensible Washington, the group behind I-1068, the marijuana legalization initiative in Washington State, paid to have petitions placed in all 80,000 copies of the Stranger that hit the streets this Wednesday.www.publicola.net
‘Pot Dad’ losing custody of kids b/c of medical marijuana
More than a decade after states began approving marijuana for medical use, its role in custody disputes remains a side effect. The AP talks to a Washington state father fighting for custody of his children because of his medical marijuana use.www.breit…
Washington: Pot Legalization Has Poll Numbers, But No Money
Posted by admin in Political News on June 18, 2010
The people of Washington state want to legalize marijuana — and they would vote to do exactly that — if it were only on the ballot, according to the latest polls. But they may not get that chance. Even though poll numbers show a majority of residents…
Washington state to legalize marijuana!!!
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on June 9, 2010
Marijuana will be legalized in Washington State!
Washington State Favors Marijuana Legalization 52% to 35% |
Posted by admin in World News on June 4, 2010
According to the poll of 1,252 registered voters conducted last month, 52% in Washington State support “removing state civil and criminal penalties for possession or use of marijuana,” with only 35% opposed. The poll’s release did not indicate the position of the other 13%.
WA Snohomish County prosecutor supports legalizing marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on June 1, 2010
Snohomish Country prosecutor candidate endorses initiative to legalize marijuana in Washington State!
Seized marijuana legalization petitions missing
Posted by admin in Political News on May 27, 2010
The campaign director for Washington state’s marijuana legalization effort is unable to account for eight petitions allegedly seized from a medical marijuana dispensary by a drug task force during a raid two weeks ago. “WestNET says it only seized two petitions,” Philip Dawdy told RAWSTORY in a phone interview.
Washington Drug Agents Seize Pot Legalization Petitions
Posted by admin in World News on May 21, 2010
Marijuana advocacy group Sensible Washington, says it has learned that a dozen signed copies of the marijuana legalization initiative for Washington State of which it is the sponsor, were seized last week by the federally-funded WestNET drug task force.
Effort to make pot legal in Washington state begins
Posted by admin in Political News on February 23, 2010
Initiative 1068 would remove all criminal penalties for adults for growing, possessing and using marijuana. A bill that would have accomplished the same goal failed this year in the state Legislature.
Washington State Legalization Hearings Taking Place Now!
Posted by admin in Political News on January 14, 2010
Washington state hearings on marijuana decriminalization and legalization bills going on live now. You can view the hearing by going here.
Toke of the Town
Posted by admin in Political News on January 12, 2010
Washington State Could Legalize Marijuana This November
Washington State’s Legalization Push
Posted by admin in Political News on January 5, 2010
Which state will be the first to legalize marijuana? Most likely, California, but several legislators in Washington have some ideas of their own, such as selling marijuana in state-run liquor stores and taxing it at a 15% rate. “Treating marijuana more like liquor will turn a drain on our scarce resources into a benefit,” says Mary Lou Dickerson.
State Rep. Proposes Marijuana Sales In Liquor Stores
Posted by admin in Political News on December 30, 2009
Washington State Rep. Proposes that marijuana be legally sold in liquor stores by the gram to adult residents over 21. It will be taxed like alcohol and is projected to generate annual revenues of $300 million dollars.
Reefer Madness in Seattle
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on December 20, 2009
Should Seattle legalize pot? Of course. Almost every person in Seattle, and maybe a few dogs and cats, has had one or two puffs of marijuana. Furthermore, in Washington State, they did inhale.
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