A former TV reporter in Alaska, who used the airwaves to campaign for the legalization of marijuana in her home state, became internet famous after she dropped the F-word right before quitting her job live on air.

Charlo Greene had been reporting about the benefits of smoking marijuana for months during her stint at KTLA 11 News in Anchorage until Sunday night when she divulged that she was the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club.

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Greene's revelation came while she was reporting on an upcoming ballot measure in Alaska where citizens will vote on whether the use of marijuana should be legalized or not.

"And as for this job, well, not that I have a choice but, f--- it. I quit," she said live on the air, and walked out of the set, leaving the CBS anchor dumbfounded.

Following her resignation, Greene immediately began promoting her Indiegogo page for her medicinal marijuana dispensary which she registered under her real name, Charlene Ebge, in April this year.

Ebge started a fundraising months ago but in the less than 36 hours after her resignation, she passed her goal by raising more than $6,400. The money will be spent raising awareness about Ballot Measure 2 which will legalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol in Alaska.

The ex-reporter said that if responsible adults are allowed to choose how they like to drink, then the same should be afforded to adults who choose to use marijuana.

Ebge said she planned her dramatic exit a month ago but never told her superiors and co-workers about it. She likewise did not disclose her conflict of interest, even while reporting about issues related to marijuana for months.

KTVA News Director Bert Rudman said that Ebge had business and personal stakes in the topic that she was reporting but that she did not disclose this to the network. He pointed out that KTVA only upholds the highest journalistic standards of fairness and transparency and Sunday night's breach of those standards was unacceptable.

Although Ebge has accepted that her journalism career is now over, she told the media that she made the right decision.

Reports said Ebge is "excited" about the people rallying behind her goal. She said she had to "step away" to make sure that Alaskans know what is really at stake and the numerous opportunities that await them.

An opposition  club," Big Marijuana.Big Mistake," lambasted Ebge for her "biased" reporting on the upcoming  Nov. 4 Ballot Measure, discussing only issues that were beneficial to her interest and not to the Alaskan people.

The club said she only reported issues that agreed with her point of view and did not explore all angles, including those with contrary information.

Reports said her "biased" coverage disrespected the Alaskan people who wanted to hear all sides of the upcoming vote and were not given proper and balanced information.

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