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Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   The majority of Republican voters in the first caucus and primary states are voicing their support for a GOP presidential candidate who backs marijuana reform.

Jill Drury ~ WDTN.com ~ COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) – An amendment asking for the legalization of marijuana in Ohio will be on the ballot in November.

David Downs ~ SFGate.com ~   Californians will legalize, tax and regulate cannabis for adult use in the 2016 general election, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom told Real Time with Bill Maher Friday.

Sam Stebbins, Thomas C. Frohlich and Michael B. Sauter ~ 24/7 Wall St. ~   24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 11 states where by law residents in possession of small amounts of the drug are not punishable by jail time, and medical marijuana use is permitted.

Chris Joseph ~ Broward Palm Beach New Times ~   Marco Rubio says that, if elected president, he will crack down on states that have legalized marijuana. He plans to enforce federal law, which prohibits pot.

Michael Pollick ~ HeraldTribune.com ~   Florida marijuana activists have launched a voter initiative called “Regulate Florida,” which would amend the Florida constitution to legalize and regulate adult use of marijuana in the Sunshine State.

Northern Wyoming Daily News ~   Worland City Council members unanimously endorsed a resolution condemning the use of marijuana.

Matthew Fleming ~ Roll Call ~ Even though Senate support for a medical marijuana bill is building, it’s not getting the support it needs.

Terrence Dopp ~ Bloomberg.com   The New Jersey governor says he would enforce federal laws that criminalize marijuana if elected president.

Rebecca Shabad  ~ The Hill ~   The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 16-14 on an amendment that would prevent federal funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.

Melanie Mason ~ Los Angeles Times ~   A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.

Carla Fields ~ WAAYTV.com ~   Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.

James Doubek ~ NPR.org ~   The legal cannabis industry is using favorable public opinion and a newly legal cash flow to try to transform itself into a force in national politics.

Edward O'Brien ~ Montana Public Radio ~   A part-time sports reporter and medical marijuana patient from Glendive says legalizing pot for recreational use would be an economic boon for Montana.

Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   Pot shops would have access to banks under new legislation in the Senate.

Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is facing pressure to back reforms to marijuana laws from advocates in her home state.