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Drug Decriminalization is Less Far-Fetched Than It Seems, Lawmakers Say

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When economist Jeffrey Miron from the libertarian think tank Cato Institute released a study on July 23, 2018, he highlighted the budgetary gains that could come from legalizing all drugs.

Headlines focused on the eye-popping dollar amounts in the report[…] Read the rest: https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/08/drug-decriminalization-is-less-far-fetched-than-it-seems-lawmakers-say/

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Connecticut Lawmakers Taking Another Look at Legalizing Marijuana

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut legislators are under pressure to revisit legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, as a growing number of New England states are allowing people to possess and use pot.

There is concern among some members of the General Assembly that Connecticut could miss out on the push toward legalization[…] Read the rest: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/connecticut-lawmakers-taking-another-look-at-legalizing-cannabis

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Oregon Dept. of Revenue to Distribute $85 Million in Marijuana Taxes

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Who says money doesn’t grow on trees?

By Wednesday, Oregon’s officials will have distributed approximately $85 million to the state’s school fund, public health services, and local municipalities.

$85 million in marijuana taxes going to education, state police, OHA, cities/counties. Check out https://t.co/4i1W4OnLv8 for the breakdown.

— Oregon Revenue Dept. (@ORrevenue) October 6, 2017

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Bipartisan Political Backlash Against Jeff Sessions’ Memo Heats Up

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Attorney General (AG) Jeff Sessions certainly knows how to create a bipartisan consensus.

After last week’s announcement by AG Sessions, requesting local prosecutors return to the old days of handing out the harshest drug sentences possible, more than a few congressional members spoke out against the Atty. Gen.’s proposed guidelines[…] Read the rest: https://www.marijuana.com/news/2017/05/bipartisan-political-backlash-against-jeff-sessions-memo-heats-up/

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White House Press: Medical Marijuana is “Vital” and Non-Med is NOT

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During this morning’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Sean Spicer fielded questions from reporters focused mainly on last night’s Joint Address to Congress by President Trump.

During the lengthy Q&A session, Spicer briefly touched on the dichotomy of medical and recreational cannabis in America[…] Read the rest: Marijuana.com/blog/news/2017/03/white-house-press-medical-marijuana-is-vital-and-non-med-is-not/

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New York State Assembly Votes to Seal Past Marijuana Arrests

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http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2017/02/new-york-state-assembly-votes-to-seal-past-marijuana-arrests/

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Secret Marijuana Grow Discovered at Legoland

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http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2017/02/secret-marijuana-grow-discovered-at-legoland/

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Nevada Regulators Rush To Launch Adult-Use Marijuana

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http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2017/02/nevada-regulators-rush-to-launch-adult-use-marijuana/