States Strike Gold with Cannabis Tax Revenue – Shepherd Express
Since cannabis was first legalized and taxed in Colorado and Washington in 2012, states where adult-use marijuana sales are legal accumulated nearly $10.4 billion in additional tax revenue. In 2021 alone, states gathered more than $3 billion in additional revenue, according to a recent study published by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). The biggest piece of this billion-dollar cake is from California, which gathered more than $1 billion in tax revenue alone due to its massive customer base—MPP recorded $976 million between January and September alone. Second is Washington state, which gathered more than $500 million, followed by Illinois with $387 million….
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Connecticut marijuana advocates push back on bill that would ban free pot promotions – WSHU
Cannabis advocates in Connecticut are pushing back on a bill that would ban the promotional giveaway of pot. They claim it could recriminalize marijuana for those who depend on free samples for medical reasons. One of the advocates is Douglas Moore. He was born without arms and legs. At a hearing of the General Law Committee, he told lawmakers that he’s on a fixed income and can barely afford to pay for his medical marijuana prescription. Moore said that’s why he depends on gifts from friends who grow pot. “For me to be actually a normal person like all of…
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Cannabis banking gets big support in poll (Newsletter: March 9, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
Top MD senator: put more marijuana details on ballot; Senate candidate at drive-thru dispensary; MO psychedelics bill; MT sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you to keep going. …
Read More »Best Delta 8 Gummies In 2022: Top 5 Delta 8 THC Edible Brand With Strongest Weed Gummies | Buy Recreational Marijuana Near Me – Kitsap Daily News
Sleeplessness, nausea, anxiety, daily stress – sound too familiar? Which one is the biggest issue for you? Regardless, delta-8 THC gummies are your ticket out. Delta-8 is a THC that recently embraced the market. Soon afterward, CBD enthusiasts took notice of these helpful products. Next, delta-8 proved to be effective in promoting sleep and reducing anxiety and stress levels. Also, it supports a better mood and stimulates the user’s appetite. In a world where there is no time to slow down, delta-8 gummies offer a brief respite. With their soothing effects, they’ll “borrow” you the energy you need to steer…
Read More »Over 200 groups call on Biden to use the Defense Production Act to help Ukraine by accelerating the clean energy transition – Stand.earth
The Honorable Joseph R. BidenPresident of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and we want to thank you for halting oil imports from Russia. We urge you to continue to resist short-sighted policies such as scaling up domestic fossil fuel production or expanding oil and gas infrastructure or financing, which would only deepen our dependence on fuels that lead to global instability and drive further devastating climate impacts. Instead, we are calling on you to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to ramp up the…
Read More »Multistate Sales Tax on Cannabis – Lexology
Alabama See comment However, Alabama does have an illegal drug tax, which is an excise tax on illegal possession, distribution, sales, use, and other transactions involving certain drugs or controlled substances. We recommend you contact Alabama Department of Revenue for more information. Arizona Taxable Medical cannabis is subject to general state sales tax, as well as any applicable city or county taxes. Adult use (non-medical) cannabis is subject to state and local general sales and use tax. Additionally, it is subject to a 16% state cannabis excise tax. We recommend you reference cited authority for more information. Ariz. Rev….
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Pot culture ground-up March 2022: Mainstream highlights and memes
Pot Culture: Wiz Khalifa, Rihanna, Ricky Williams, and weed memes Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. There have been some huge stories in weed and pop culture so far in 2022, and we’re not even into spring! Check out these pop culture moments and stay up to date on what’s trending with our Pot…
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Gun Possession and Drug Distribution Offenses – Department of Justice
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GLADSTONE BENJAMIN, JR., 30, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for drug distribution and firearm possession offenses. According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2019, Hartford Police made two controlled purchases of marijuana from Benjamin at his Collins Street residence. On April 23, 2019, investigators conducted a court-authorized search of Gladstone’s residence and found a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun with an extended clip;…
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