Meanwhile, in Connecticut, Senate Legislators have already announced a proposed 31.35% tax which would only keep state residents moving north into MA where taxes are far less already. An initial 25 percent tax on top of the regular 6.35 percent state tax on marijuana could bring in $70 million in tax revenue for Connecticut for the first full year of legalization.-Senator … [Read more...] about Meet the ‘Cannabis Czar’ Tasked With Ending New York’s Weed Prohibition
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Weekend News Recap
Weekend News Recap Here are some news articles you might have missed over the weekend. There is a lot going on in the cannabis-focused world. We need to look outside the state to ensure we stay ahead of the game to push legalization here in Connecticut. It would appear our legislators are not educating themselves. Let's normalize cannabis, it's ok to talk about … [Read more...] about Weekend News Recap
End Connecticut’s Prohibition
End Connecticut's Cannabis Prohibition Hopefully tomorrow will be the start towards the change we desire in Connecticut. Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2018 Legislative Session in Hartford and local activists from around the state will be travelling to meet and discuss cannabis reform and legalization with state representatives. Face to face communications is the … [Read more...] about End Connecticut’s Prohibition
Could The End of Prohibition Mean The End of Cartel Violence?
A new study published in The Economic Journal vindicates the optimistic prognosis of cannabis activists that legalizing the herb would de-escalate drug war violence. The study notes a reduction in violence in US states along the Mexican border in recent years, and especially in the counties along the international [...] You can view the whole article at this link Could The End … [Read more...] about Could The End of Prohibition Mean The End of Cartel Violence?
Are Connecticut Legislators the ones High?
Who are your legislators? As someone who has experienced cannabis daily for the last five plus years, I find it troubling that in 2017, people do not think for themselves. While the media sometimes has great intentions, let’s not forget they are a business. We cannot take everything we see on the news as a necessarily factual truth any longer. The media is so eager to … [Read more...] about Are Connecticut Legislators the ones High?