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What Can Canada Learn from US Legalization?
Tobias Coughlin-Bogue - Published on October 19, 2017Read moreFrom underage access to enforcement costs, Canada’s swimming in concerns around legalized cannabis. Drawing on data from the US, Leafly addresses each of Canada’s primary fears.
Trudeau Proposes a $1-a-Gram Tax on Canadian Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on October 5, 2017Read moreCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has brought forth his most detailed proposal yet for Canada’s impending recreational cannabis market.
Maine Lawmakers Propose 20% Sales Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on September 12, 2017Read moreMaine lawmakers want to double the recreational marijuana sales tax to 20 percent. The Legislature’s marijuana legalization committee will consider the issue Sept. 26.
Colorado Cannabis Sales Funnel $9.2M Into School Health Programs
Gage Peake - Published on September 6, 2017Read moreColorado schools will receive $9.2 million in funds to pay for school health programs, including those designed to prevent underage cannabis use.
Inside a Nerve-Rattling Trip to Pay Cannabis Taxes in Los Angeles
The Associated Press - Published on August 3, 2017Read moreCalifornia expects to collect $1 billion a year in new cannabis tax revenue. But governments will likely miss out on money without an easy, secure way to pay.
Puerto Rico Betting on Medical Marijuana to Help Ease Crisis
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2017Read moreThe island’s treasury secretary says the medical cannabis industry could generate up to $100 million a year and help ease an unemployment rate of around 12%.
A Brief Guide to Massachusetts’ New Cannabis Law
Ben Adlin - Published on July 28, 2017Read moreGov. Charlie Baker signed a sweeping cannabis bill into law, marking a milestone in a battle that began when voters approved adult-use legalization in November.
Maine Panel Mulls Doubling 10% Tax on Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on July 24, 2017Read moreAs the legalization of recreational marijuana sales in Maine nears, a legislative panel has spent months pondering the best way to tax cannabis.
Colorado Has Brought in a Cool Half-Billion in Cannabis Taxes
Gage Peake - Published on July 19, 2017Read moreWith legal, regulated markets in legal states continuing to grow, it can sometimes feel like sales records are broken every week.
Colorado County Gives High School Graduates $420K in Cannabis-Funded Scholarships
Gage Peake - Published on June 22, 2017Read moreColorado’s cannabis industry has now helped give $420,000 in scholarships to 210 Pueblo County high school graduates.