Tag: NORML
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Maryland: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Hike in Budget Bill
“Marylanders already pay a premium tax on retail cannabis products. Raising these taxes even higher will undoubtedly drive prices out of reach for some consumers. They will also hurt state-licensed businesses, many of which have already invested millions of dollars in up-front costs and are still struggling to break even.” The post Maryland: Lawmakers Approve
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Prohibitionists Push to Recriminalize Marijuana, NORML Pushes Back
Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. The post Prohibitionists Push to Recriminalize Marijuana, NORML Pushes Back appeared first on NORML.
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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation
“Once again, Governor Youngkin has prioritized his personal politics over public safety, opting to keep control of Virginia’s marijuana market squarely in the hands of unregulated operators.” The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.