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Marijuana tax, Advocates of legalizing marijuana say taxing the weed could pump cash into cash-strapped state coffers while skeptics saying they're blowing smoke. Some lawmakers say a tax on legal marijuana could put significant dollars into budgets still hurting from the recession, Politico reported Thursday. A marijuana user displays up a pipe full of marijuana and a marijuana bud during a public consumption of marijuana rally on December 6, 2012 in Seattle. Despite the new law's ban on public marijuana use which is subject to a fine of about $50. In November, Washington state jumped into history becoming the first state along with Colorado to reject federal drug-control policy and legalize recreational marijuana use "I've seen some estimates in the high tens of millions, as much as $100 million for" Colorado, whose voters legalized recreational marijuana use, said Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., who's pushing for federal legalization of marijuana in C

Toddler mauled by 7 dogs, The child who had slipped outside through a doggie door was mauled to death by her family's seven dogs in the backyard while the attack went unnoticed by the child's mother and other relatives inside their home, a southeast Georgia sheriff said Thursday. Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith said the child's grandmother told investigators she was lying in bed when she heard the pit bulls and pit bull mixes barking, and she looked outside her window to see them dragging the girl. Smith said she began yelling, "They're killing Monica!" It was too late. Monica Renee Laminack, who would have turned 2 on June 1, was dead by the time an ambulance arrived Wednesday evening. Animal control officers used drugs to euthanize the dogs at the home on a rural road in tiny Ellabell, about 30 miles west of Savannah. Deputies found the girl's shoes, diaper and shredded clothing scattered across the fenced-in yard, Smith said. "They had dragge

She's the fitness guru to the stars, and has transformed the bodies of the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and Madonna. And Victoria Beckham has now become the latest star to enlist the services of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson. The 38-year-old fashion designer revealed she has been working out alongside the exercise expert to get her bikini body ready for the summer months. Bikini ready: Victoria Beckham has been training alongside fitness guru Tracy Anderson (L) to get in shape for the summer Writing on her Twitter page on Thursday morning, she said: 'Good morning fashion bunnies! Sun is shining!! Work out with @TracyAnderson summer isn't far away! x vb.' However, it would appear the busy mother-of-four is following the famed Tracy Anderson Method remotely, with the trainer currently working her magic on a detox week in Hawaii. Tracy tweeted yesterday: 'It's day four in Hawaii, and my detox weekers are looking and feeling

They've enjoyed somewhat of a comeback thanks to being part of TV show The Big Reunion and are preparing to set off on a tour with their fellow reformed bands. And it seems the series has done the world of good for Atomic Kitten, as Natasha Hamilton has now revealed they're recording their new album and are in the midst of recording their 'comeback single'. The singer revealed to the MailOnline that they're even in the middle of setting in stone a recording contract.   Ready for new songs: Natasha Hamilton has revealed Atomic Kitten are working on new material and are currently recording their comeback single   New music: Natasha told the MailOnline they're closed to signing a new record deal and revealed on Twitter they're working on their comeback single When asked what their plans are for when The Big Reunion tour ends, Natasha said: 'We're definitely, definitely concentrating on the band. We've already got a record de

She's known for being a hands-on mother to her son Justin Bieber. But even Pattie Mallette doesn't quite know what to make of her 19-year-old son's recent erratic behaviour. 'Him being 19, you know, I've just gotta let go a little and let him make some of his own decisions,' the 37-year-old told Access Hollywood Live. 'He's growing up. He's 19. He's not my baby.' Scroll down for video Turned to faith: Justin Bieber's mother Patti Mallette admitted during an E! News interview on Wednesday that she has turned to her faith as she tries to make sense of her son's recent erratic behaviour Unaware: The 37-year-old said she found out about his recent assault charge on the internet Patti, who brought Justin up as a single mother, made the comments while promoting her new short film Crescendo, which she produced. She admitted that she has turned to her faith as she tries to make sense of her son's actions, w

There's no denying that Kelly Brook has a number of discernible talents. But it doesn't seem that dancing is top of the list, as she showed off a few cringe-worthy moves in a behind-the-scenes video from her New Look Spring Summer 2013 shoot. The model vamped it up in the short black and white film, posing for the camera in a series of staged scenes in between her photo shoot for the new collection.   Spinning around: Kelly Brook does a little dad dancing as she's filmed behind-the-scenes at the New Look Spring Summer 2013 collection shoot in Miami The film starts with the Celebrity Juice team captain poking her head out from behind a palm tree while on location in Miami, giving her best sultry pose.   She then heads into a beach bar where she's handed a refreshing drink in a large coconut, taking a sip through the straw while looking at the camera. The star wears clothes from the high street store's collection, looking stylish in a number

The Dogs Toddler mauled by 7 dogs, Toddler who slipped outside through a doggie door was mauled to death by her family's seven dogs in the backyard while the attack went unnoticed by the child's mother and other relatives inside their home, a southeast Georgia sheriff said Thursday. Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith said the child's grandmother told investigators she was lying in bed when she heard the pit bulls and pit bull mixes barking, and she looked outside her window to see them dragging the girl. Smith said she began yelling, "They're killing Monica!" It was too late. Monica Renee Laminack, who would have turned 2 years old June 1, was dead by the time an ambulance arrived Wednesday evening. Animal control officers used drugs to euthanize the dogs at the home on a rural road in tiny Ellabell, about 30 miles west of Savannah. Deputies found the girl's shoes, diaper and shredded clothing scattered across the fenced-in yard, Smith said. "Th