Legalization

Marijuana Advocates Push Legalization Measure In Salem

Chris Lehman — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:39:27 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Marijuana advocates are taking their message to the Oregon capitol. A legislative panel will consider a measure Tuesday that would legalize and tax the drug.

Pot Consultant: 'The World's Going To Learn A Lot' From Washington

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:39:22 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington’s new marijuana consultant says the world will learn a lot from the state’s move to legalize pot.

Aspiring Pot Retailers Say Real Estate Is Hard To Find

Amy Radil — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:04:48 +0000

Initiative 502 allows the state to license marijuana stores. Many aspiring pot retailers are scouting for real estate. But they aren’t having much luck finding space. Legislators say they may need to open up more real estate for the stores if I-502 is going to succeed. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Colorado Marijuana Task Force Makes Recommendations

Ben Markus — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:28:35 +0000

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper's task force on recreational marijuana wrapped up it’s work last night. We now have a better idea of what the industry will look like, who can buy marijuana, and how to protect kids. That is: if the recommendations are adopted by the State legislature. Colorado Public Radio’s Ben Markus reports.

Yakima, Wash., Pot Hearing Draws Entrepreneurs, Advocates, Mothers

Anna King — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:26:36 +0000

Marijuana advocates, people concerned about the effects of drugs on children and hopeful entrepreneurs filled a huge room at the Yakima Convention Center Thursday night. This hearing is part of a series across Washington on how to implement voter-approved marijuana legalization. Correspondent Anna King brings us our story from Yakima.

Washington Marijuana Legalization Draws Yale MBAs With Big Ideas

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:07:38 +0000

SEATTLE, Wash. – As Washington moves to legalize marijuana, pot entrepreneurs are lobbying in public forums and behind the scenes. These business interests want to shape the new marijuana marketplace. Among them, a Seattle-based private equity firm called Privateer Holdings.

Washington ‘Potrepreneurs’ Plan To Start Locally, Expand Nationally

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:06:14 +0000

So far, Washington and Colorado are the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Two states is a pretty limited market if you’re getting into the cannabis business. But many so-called “potrepreneurs” are counting on the eventual repeal of marijuana prohibition nationally. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

More Than 100 Apply For Washington Marijuana Consultant Positions

Amy Radil — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:35:49 +0000

The deadline for marijuana experts seeking work has closed in Washington state. All bids to help the state set up its legal marijuana system had to be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday. State officials say the response was substantial. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Sticky Rules On Pot Brought Up At Hearing in Spokane

Paige Browning — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:30:35 +0000

Tuesday night in Spokane about 450 people showed up to a hearing about the state’s marijuana market. The state liquor control board held the forum as part of their research in implementing the sale of recreational marijuana. Paige Browning reports.

No Consensus On Marijuana Blood Tests

Keith Seinfeld — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:30:28 +0000

Arrests and prosecutions for driving under the influence of marijuana do not appear to be going up or down. Voters legalized recreational marijuana as of December sixth, and set a strict new standard for how much marijuana can be in your blood, if you're stopped for impaired driving.