Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell held a public hearing Monday in the Capitol on the marijuana legalization initiative.
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Conservative coalition forms to support marijuana legalization
Some conservatives are formally declaring their support for Proposition 2.
Anti-marijuana group asks Anchorage officials to pull pro-initiative advertising
The group Big Marijuana Big Mistake is taking issue with pro-marijuana initiative bus ads, and they’re asking the Municipality of Anchorage to intervene.
Complaint filed against anti-marijuana campaign
Sponsors of a marijuana regulation initiative have filed a complaint against their opposition, alleging that Big Marijuana Big Mistake has violated disclosure rules.
In fight over marijuana, alcohol becomes taboo
While alcohol is usually a fixture of most political fundraisers, there will be no wine or cocktails at events focused on the marijuana initiative.
For Seattle cops, marijuana biz is business as usual
With Alaska voters considering legalizing marijuana this fall, here’s a look at how a similar change impacted Seattle law enforcement.
Colorado Approves Financial System For Marijuana Industry
Colorado lawmakers have voted to create the a financial system for the state’s burgeoning legal marijuana industry.
Marijuana Banking Bill Shelved In Colorado
It’s OK to sell pot in Colorado, but there’s still nowhere but the mattress to legally stash the proceeds.
Enterprising Girl Scout Sells Cookies Outside Marijuana Clinic
If there’s a merit badge for business savvy, 13-year-old Girl Scout Danielle Lei might well deserve one.
Marijuana initiative meets signature requirement
On Tuesday, the Alaska Division of Elections verified that over 31,000 of the signatures submitted come from registered voters.