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.

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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.

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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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