1. Democrats have embraced a point system in the past as part of broader deals to legalize most illegal immigrants.

2. The new rules could individually cost tens of thousands of dollars in permits and improvements to legalize grow sites.

3. And the Vermont Legislature is discussing a proposal to legalize the possession of up to one ounce.

4. Five years ago, Argentina became the first country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage.

5. Now, as other states legalize, some of these external benefits that are occurring are going to be eroded.

6. As Colorado becomes the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, questions still linger about laws and regulations.

7. Pot remains illegal under federal law, but more and more states are considering bills or ballot initiatives to legalize it.

8. Sanders said he supported an upcoming Nevada initiative to legalize pot for recreational use.