Alaska becomes latest state to legalize marijuana use - Jack VanGorden 4th per.

As of Tuesday February 24, Alaska has become the third state to officially allow marijuana use. This new legislation states that all persons 21 years and older can use the drug and it was passed after, following Colorado, voters passed the Alaska Marijuana ballot measure in November. Even though this is a huge step for the state, there are still several limitations. They include: no possession of more than one ounce, no harvesting of more than four ounces, no consuming in public, and no driving while under the influence. Currently, the biggest problem officials are having is that federal law classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic making it a federal crime. Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General, tells CNN that he is "cautiously optimistic" about the legalization and that they will continue to be strict on distribution to minors to ensure safety. When it comes to the prohibition of cannabis, twenty-three states are still set in their ways. The rest, however, have either legalized the drug or have made it less of a crime to be caught in possession of it.

This article was written by Greg Botelho of CNN News on Tue February 24, 2015 at 8:59 AM ET. This news didn't come as a shock to me. Ever since Colorado took the initiative to legalize the drug, more states have begun to follow suit. I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the year, a majority of our states do the same. While I have no issue with pot being legalized, I do think that they will have to work out some kinks that will come from it being so easily accessible.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/us/alaska-marijuana/index.html