Author: Leslie Simms
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Federal study shows teen cannabis has dropped since legalization
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Regular marijuana use among Colorado teens has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to new federal numbers. And rates of teen alcohol, tobacco and heroin use are also down sharply in the state since the state legalized cannabis use for adults. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, conducted in 2015…
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Millions in marijuana tax money aimed at relieving teacher shortages
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State education officials are determining how to spend $10 million in marijuana tax money targeted at reversing Colorado’s teacher shortages, according to The Denver Post. The tax proceeds were earmarked by Gov. John Hickenlooper in his proposed 2018-19 budget to address the problems of hiring and retaining Colorado teachers. “We are evaluating the specific needs…
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American support for marijuana legalization at all-time high
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Support for the legalization of marijuana has hit an all-time high, with a new Gallup Poll showing 64 percent of Americans now believe cannabis use should be legal. The rise in support comes as states like Colorado that have legalized marijuana are seeing job growth and other strong economic gains, while also proving that the…
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Colorado marijuana sales hits $1 billion in first eight months of 2017
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Colorado’s legal marijuana industry generated a record $1 billion in sales during the first eight months of 2017, producing more than $160 million in taxes and fees for critical Colorado services. With more than $1.02 billion in collective medical and recreational sales through August, sales are up 21 percent from the same period last…
