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Well, if you were starting to feel hopeful that all the issues surrounding Washington's new marijuana market were being untangled, think again.

In the interview below with TVW, a public affairs network that covers state government, Washington's new marijuana consultant, Mark Kleiman, explains everything from his expectations for pot demand to his concerns about the state enabling drug addiction.

Kleiman and a team of about 40 other people — mostly academics and drug policy experts from his BOTEC Analysis Corporation— will be advising the Liquor Control Board about regulations it is expected to set this year for the state's new recreational marijuana market.

For one, the new market may not be the windfall some are expecting. Kleiman says widely cited estimates pot licensing and taxes could bring the state $450 million in revenue are wishful thinking. He believes it'll be more like 40 percent of that, or $180 million a year.

But the biggest challenge he foresees, like most people anxiously watching this process, is whether Washington can regulate pot and still keep prices competitive. On that, he's not sure.

Here's the full interview:

It warms my heart that you've been such a devoted friend, constant consort
and trusted confidant these past years to my Bella; many times your
shoulder has been a safe haven. I've watched you blossom into a beartiful
young woman full of strength, determination, spunk and attitude. Wishing
you continued success in your future endeavors. Happy Birthday to my de
facto daughter Emmaline, and remember, "If you obey all the rules, you miss
all the fun." ps:Thanks for all the morning meets at the, "Little G."

Dave, it has been a amazing 2 years and it’s just going to get even more
amazing. Just about all of our problems have been solved, and I’m finally
starting to get it together. Thank you for being such a supporter, who has
stayed by my side. I hope you know that I’ll never ever stop loving you.
You’re more than my soul mate, you’re my best friend. Sue

So, when I first thought to write this it was originally going to be in the
Cheers. Telling you how much I missed you, express regret, express my love
and tell you how much I'm gonna miss the little things, like how you do
that weird shake when you get cold in a restaurant, how you do that weird
thing with your jaw when you don't know what else to say, how much I'll
miss your head on my chest and blah blah blah. But that was last week.
Funny how one meeting with you and a conversation with somebody else that
knows you well changed all that! Instead, I'll tell what 'Im not going to
miss. I won't miss your lies, which I have discovered you did the entire
time I knew you! You told me I was your first?! That isn't even close to
the truth! I won't miss you hanging up on me regularly. I won't miss your
temper tantrums. I won't miss you always calling the shots. Yeah I know
I've acted crazy, but I loved you! With all my heart! But you lied, you
used me! You are the most selfish, conceited person that I know! Yet
somehow I will always still love you....but you lost me! Amongst your other
lies that I have recently discovered, you got around! And somebody told me
all about you before I was in the picture! I want my 5 months back! I want
Christmas back! Best thing that ever happened to you? That is what you
said. Selfish little liar. I would have treated you like royalty. But you
blew it. I loved you so much that I shielded you from the fact that I have
cancer. Found out around Christmas. Did you really say the other night that
everybody at your job wanted you? Haha! Trust me when I say this: They all
know about you! And then you sat across from me and lied to my face about
why you wanted that number! I moving on...and I do mean moving on! Have a
great XC season next year my beautiful little liar, and break a leg! No- I
mean it - break a leg!

3/24/2013, Sunday. You: tan early 20's girl named Cassie we talked some,
about the machine we were playing. I wanted to get your number but you
walked while I wasn't paying attention. If ya want to chat, email me at
Cdaguy1234@hotmail.com and either send me a pic of yourself or tell me the
machine we were playing

Last Saturday, March 23rd at the STA Plaza, the handicap stall in the
bathroom was occupied. So I asked security if I could use the Family
bathroom. The security guard said no, it's for families only. I've been
allowed by other security, janitors, building maintenance to use the family
bathroom with no problem. I usually get the key from the Bus Shop, but is
was 9:00 am and they don't open 'till noon on Saturdays. Another guard let
me in when I asked. This guard said that it was wrong not to let me in. I
think it's a shame when a person who is handicapped and in a mobility chair
to be denied access to the bathroom.

Cheers to the person who turned in my red clutch purse containing my debit
card, drivers license, and photos, at Target last Sunday! Thank you so
much! You are a lifesaver and I won't soon forget your good deed!

Jeers to the rude bicyclist racing on the Fish Lake Trail around noon on
Sunday, March 17. My friend and I were walking, you came up fast behind us
and passed with no warning, making us both jump. When we saw you again,
coming back, I asked you to slow down because there were walkers on the
trail. Your response, as you sped past again, was a hollered "Eat sh*t!"
Nice mouth and nice attitude, a**hole. Best wishes for getting your
comeuppance soon.

March 10, we came for a birthday party. Bearded waiter rolled eyes as we
came in, told us to sit any where. When I was going over the wine list, my
wife tried to help and he cut her off, saying "We got this honey." And when
his selection was not up to my standards, it tasted old and moldy with a
hint of rind. I asked for a different selection, he said, "Whatever Sir"
tossed my drink in the sink and slammed the glass on the counter spilling
it on my hand. Hope you realize the tip we left was deserved. We hoped you
would be our new regular stop, but now we will never ever go there. Not
only was the service horrid, it also ruined a great evening. I sent a note
to you telling about it, no response. I don't know why I am surprised. I
thought maybe you would want to stay in business, but word will spread fast.

3/20 from Bridgeport and Perry area. Female blue nose pit bull 2 years old.
Very stocky with a very beautiful face and sweet and friendly personality.
She is grey with a white chest. She needs medical attention very badly for
her ears which are very itchy and uncomfortable and also for her leaky
bladder. If you know anything about this missing dog please contact cameron
at cambo6911@hotmail.com. a family and her male counterpart miss her very
very much