Washington could become first state to legalize weed.

Initiative 502, which will be on Washington’s ballots during the November 6th election, would let adults over 21 buy taxed, inspected marijuana at state-licensed shops, even if they don’t have a note from their doctor.

Of course, the federal government might have something to say about it as marijuana remains illegal under U.S. law – and when state and federal laws conflict, federal law wins out. (Washington Post)