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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 19: Marijuana Is Back on the Ballot Again

    Medicinal marijuana use has been legal in California since Prop 215 passed 14 years ago.  Proposition 19 on this November's ballot would legalize recreational use for Californians over 21.  It would be subject to taxes, fees and regulations by the state and local governments.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Medicinal marijuana use has been legal in California since Prop 215 passed 14 years ago. Proposition 19 on this November's ballot would legalize recreational use for Californians over 21. It would be subject to taxes, fees and regulations by the state and local governments. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst says it could save "several tens of millions of dollars" a year for law enforcement, jails and state prisons.

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    Proposition 19: Marijuana Is Back on the Ballot Again
    1. 0:00Police Shooting in Westlake Creates an Uproar
    2. 7:40Proposition 19: Marijuana Is Back on the Ballot AgainYou’re reading this
    3. 26:34Value-Added Teacher Evaluations and the Race to the Top
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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Proposition 19: Marijuana Is Back on the Ballot Again
    1. 0:00Police Shooting in Westlake Creates an Uproar
    2. 7:40Proposition 19: Marijuana Is Back on the Ballot AgainYou’re reading this
    3. 26:34Value-Added Teacher Evaluations and the Race to the Top
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