In last week's roundup, I listed out what I thought were the main drug policy goals at the national level. This week, I'm going to discuss what I think can be done here in the state of Washington. This state is more progressive than most, and with the recent election of drug policy expert Roger Goodman to the state legislature, I will be closely following what happens in Olympia this year, starting with a blogger/legislator conference happening the last weekend in January. The list below is more general than specific about the things I think could be effective in this state for bringing about positive change. As I learn more about how the legislature works, what's being done already, and the overall attitudes of the legislature, I'll be revising this accordingly.
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