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Bolkcom: Iowa Should Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Trish Nelson

  Here are the top reasons to regulate marijuana in the same way that Iowa regulates alcohol Marijuana prohibition hasn’t worked and hurts taxpayers and everyday Iowans. Marijuana prohibition is ineffective and expensive. While law enforcement and the court system … Continue reading →

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What Should We Do About Marijuana Use?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau Since the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, marijuana use, regardless of amount, has been prohibited.  The federal Drug Enforcement Administration classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug: the most restrictive classification, reserved for drugs with a high potential … Continue reading →

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