Recent rejection of Thanksgiving Day Baskets by Oregon DHS was spurred by the fact that the donations came from marijuana industry. This post from The Weed Blog highlights the reaction of the state agency and raises concern about this attitude that is preventing some needy people from getting the help they could. I like to think that my home state, Oregon, is a generous ... Continue Reading
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Marijuana Tax Revenue Exceeds That from Alcohol in Colorado
Colorado’s marijuana tax revenue has reportedly exceeded the tax revenue generated from the alcohol industry, despite rumors of a thriving marijuana black market. This post from High Times discusses the reasons responsible for the difference in tax revenue generated from marijuana and alcohol. The state of Colorado, which is considered the forefather of the fully legal ... Continue Reading