Right now, it’s legal to use marijuana recreationally in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Illinois will soon join the ranks as its governor recently signed a legislative bill into law allowing for the sale and recreational use of marijuana starting Jan. 1.
Some Arizonans, like Kevin DeMenna who's a senior adviser at DeMenna Public Affairs, think elected leaders should play more of a role in crafting policy related to the recreational use of marijuana.
A former legislative analyst and current lobbyist, DeMenna says, if anything, market forces demand the attention of the legislature and governor.