With a population of nearly 40 million people, and a thriving medical marijuana trade legalized 20 years ago, California already has the United States' largest legal marijuana market. Eight other states, including Nevada and Maine, also have recreational or medical marijuana proposals headed for their 2016 ballots. Despite such optimism, passage of the California measure is not certain. "I'm someone of an age and of a demographic that sees the legalization and normalization of marijuana as inevitable," said Conway, 35. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - There is no guarantee California will vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November, but political operative and father of four Daniel Conway has already staked his future on it.

Source: Huffington Post July 04, 2016 21:59 UTC