Governors From 4 Marijuana States Ask Feds to Leave Them Alone

April 4, 2017

DENVER — Governors from the first four states to legalize recreational marijuana are asking the Trump administration to let the pot experiments continue.

The governors of Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington say that marijuana legalization has expanded their economies.

RELATED: Colorado's Contingency Plan in Case of Federal Crackdown on Legalized Marijuana

The governors also say in Monday’s letter that legal weed can be regulated to protect public safety, and that legalization reduces “inequitable incarceration,” or people of color being disproportionately jailed for pot crimes.

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These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

When and How 24 States Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis in the US: A Timeline With Current Tax Rates

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Have Generated $15 Billion in State Tax Revenue

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These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

While Washington levies the highest excise tax rate in the nation, its cannabis revenue didn’t represent the highest percent of its total state tax revenue.

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When and How 24 States Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis in the US: A Timeline With Current Tax Rates

Here’s the full breakdown of which states legalized through ballot measures versus legislative action and their taxation structures, including the most recent to join the list -- Ohio.

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Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Have Generated $15 Billion in State Tax Revenue

Since Colorado and Washington launched adult-use cannabis sales in 2014, states have generated more than $15 billion in adult-use cannabis tax revenue, according to an analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project. Here's a state-by-state breakdown of tax revenue from 2022.

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Lessons From the Last Frontier

Alaskan father-and-son team Lloyd and Aaron Stiassny prioritized retail and relationships with growers while establishing their vertically integrated company, a strategy that has allowed them to weather challenges and expand in America’s third adult-use state.

Father-and-son team Lloyd (left) and Aaron Stiassny in front of their fourth Uncle Herb's dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska.

Where Candidates Stand on Cannabis in All 36 Gubernatorial Races

From legalization pioneers like Colorado and Oregon to reform holdouts like Idaho, Kansas and Nebraska, here’s what’s at stake in 2022 governor elections.

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott are running to keep their seats this election.

Alaska Governor Establishes Adult-Use Cannabis Task Force

The Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana will review the state’s current tax and fee structures, as well as the current adult-use regulations, and provide recommendations for improvement to the governor’s office.

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Kona Gold Beverage, Inc Signs Three Distribution Partners in Oregon, Washington and Alaska

The company expands market presence of its Ooh La Lemin beverages to new states.

Alaska House Votes to Remove Minor Cannabis-Related Convictions From Public Records

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins’ House Bill 246 would seal the records of about 8,500 Alaskans convicted of low-level crimes.

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Tracking the Number of Registered Medical Patients by State: MAP

An overview of state medical cannabis markets by patient count, with commentary from Headset.

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Rainforest Farms May Be First Dispensary to Offer On-Site Consumption in Juneau, Alaska

The vertically integrated company has applied for the city’s first on-site consumption license with plans to offer a coffee shop-style experience to its customers.

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Lawmakers Introduce House Bill to Extend Federal Aid to Cannabis Industry, Stay-at-Home Orders Keep 4/20 Sales Down: Week in Review

This week, Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Ed Perlmutter unveiled legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access federal COVID-19 relief.

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