Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
One of California's most powerful organizations representing doctors has weighed in: it supports legalized marijuana.
The California Medical Association announced it is backing a ballot initiative appearing this November to legalize pot.
The measure would give the green light to marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
"This measure – along with the recently-passed medical marijuana bills – will ensure the State of California does both – with the public health and public interest being paramount concerns,” said CMA president Steven Larson in a statement.
Association spokesperson Molly Weedn joins Take Two to explain more about the organization's position.