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Washington's Governor and Attorney General will meet with the U.S. Attorney General next week in the nation's capitol to talk about the state's pot laws. (AP image)

Washington Gov. Inslee to talk pot in D.C. with U.S. Atty General

BY Tim Haeck  on January 18, 2013 @ 3:38 pm (Updated: 4:06 pm - 1/18/13 )

Governor Jay Inslee meets next week in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to talk about the state's new marijuana law.

"The Governor asked to meet with Attorney General Holder to discuss the marijuana iniative and its implementation and he's asked our attorney general Bob Ferguson to join him as well so they'll be meeting Tuesday afternoon," said Inslee spokesman David Postman.

Initiative 502 legalizes recreational use of pot in Washington but it's still illegal under federal law. Postman says the governor is certain this initial meeting will not resolve the conflict.

"I think we all see this as the beginning of what is probably going to be a long conversation about this issue but the Governor felt it was important to raises it early," said Postman. "We know the federal policy on this has got to change and at the same time, we need to implement the law."

A key concern will surely be whether the Justice Department will go to court to block the new marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado.

Tim Haeck, KIRO Radio Reporter
Tim Haeck is a news reporter with KIRO Radio. While Tim is one of our go-to, no-nonsense reporters, he also has a sensationally dry sense of humor and it will surprise some to learn he is a weekend warrior.
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  • CH wrote...
    you talk - I smoke -
    January 18, 2013 5:16 pm
    going to happy land, by by!!
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  • Forrest wrote...
    Can't email or call on the phone.
    January 18, 2013 6:08 pm
    That wouldn't cost the taxpayers enough.
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  • Ron_Spins wrote...
    They are going to have a joint session.
    January 18, 2013 6:31 pm
    .
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  • Jason wrote...
    Why fly??
    January 18, 2013 6:39 pm
    In case the new gov didn't know this state has a spending problem. Why can't he use video conferencing or just pick up the phone and discuss it????
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  • Cash wrote...
    what a joke...
    January 18, 2013 11:11 pm
    Nothing needs to be talked about and this is a complete waste of money. Thanks King County Voters... You are a bunch of morons.
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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    Must be a TOP PRIORITY!
    January 20, 2013 4:17 pm
    I can understand it though: A drug-addled, doped-up citizenry, totally dependent on gubment, is crucial to the viability and long-term survival of the Dimocratic Party.
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