Cannabis Legalization

Pot Smokers Can Be Fired In States with Legal Medical Marijuana, Rule Colorado Judges

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 25, 2013 09:46 PM EDT

Even in states where recreational and medical marijuana use is legal, pot smokers can be fired after failing drug tests, ruled judges in a Colorado court against quadriplegic plaintiff Brandon Coats.

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Marijuana Is Officially Legal in Washington, Colorado Next Up

By Makini Brice | Dec 07, 2012 01:03 PM EST

All eyes in the nation are on Washington and Colorado as they attempt the maneuver the complications inherent in legalizing marijuana.

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Marijuana Goes Legal in Washington State Amid Mixed Messages

By Laura L. Myers | Dec 06, 2012 09:37 AM EST

Washington state made history on Thursday as the first in the nation to legalize marijuana possession for adult recreational use.

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Marijuana Legalization Victories Could Be Short-Lived

By Alex Dobuzinskis | Nov 08, 2012 08:50 AM EST

Votes making Colorado and Washington the first U.S. states to legalize marijuana for recreational use could be short-lived victories for pot backers because the federal government will fight them.

Colorado, Washington First States to Legalize Recreational Pot

By Keith Coffman & Nicole Neroulias | Nov 07, 2012 09:00 AM EST

Colorado and Washington became the first U.S. states to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday in defiance of federal law.

U.S. Stance on Marijuana Unchanged by Legalization Votes

By Alex Dobuzinskis | Oct 22, 2012 10:42 AM EDT

A top Justice Department official has told "60 Minutes" the federal government is ready to combat any "dangers" of state-sanctioned recreational pot.

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