David Ball

Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy

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Chairs the Public Safety Working Group of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy. He also teaches marijuana policy at Santa Clara University Law School.

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he’ll rescind an Obama administration order that allowed states to legalize marijuana without fear of federal interference.

How the federal crackdown on pot could affect California

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The majority of voters in California -- 53% -- say they support legalizing recreational marijuana for adults.

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The majority of voters in California -- 53% -- say they support legalizing recreational marijuana for adults.

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