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Cannabis taxes fund the police. Here’s how to change that

The cops got their cut in order to get legalization laws passed. But now it’s a different world.
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COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade

A ‘western alliance’ of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders.
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Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success

A new survey finds that most residents in adult-use states applaud the end of prohibition.
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Yes, the Tiger King really did run for governor on a ‘legalize weed’ platform

Joe Exotic’s 2018 campaign for Oklahoma governor included a call for full legalization. And a rather novel way to sell it.
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New York drops legalization from budget, likely ending 2020 push

It was looking good until COVID-19 hit, diverting the energy of Gov. Cuomo and legislators. “Too much, too little time,” said Cuomo.
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Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history

Once criminal, now essential: How the COVID-19 pandemic forced public officials to get real about marijuana.
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