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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

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Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use.

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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far

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Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. Also, until July 2017, a 2.9%

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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Collectively, these dedicated public servants bring extensive experience from the state and local level to the leadership team. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco’s General Services Agency from 2017 to 2019, where she served as Project Manager in 2017.

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Article Details Cannabis Tax Numbers In Washington State. What’s Coming In & Where The Revenue Is Being Spent

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But, where is the money collected from taxes going? In its 2018 fiscal year report, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board said the State of Washington made $362 million in cannabis tax revenue, while the state collected $5.4 In 2017, The State of Washington collected $315.2 million, respectively. General Fund.

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Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease By 90 Percent After Legalization

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During the first seven weeks of the law’s enactment (with data collected from July 1 to August 20), reports show that there were 20 arrests in Chesterfield, two in Henrico, zero in Hanover and three in Richmond for a total of 25 arrests. According to New Frontier Data , cannabis-related arrests have been decreasing steadily since 2017.

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For The First Time, The NFL Will Not Test Players For Cannabis Use During Offseason

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It is a new era in the NFL—or more specifically, a new collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated last year and that established a new drug policy for the league. . The new policy officially took effect on Monday—yes, 4/20. I think it demonstrates the spirit of cooperation we have around our health and safety issues.

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New Commission Formed in the United Kingdom Plans to Publish Recommendations on How the UK Can Become a Global Leader in Cannabinoid Innovation

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A new commission for the United Kingdom (UK), the Hodges Review of UK Public Policy and Regulatory Stewardship of the Legal Cannabis Industry, will analyze its current legal cannabis industry and make recommendations on how to best maximize its growth, consumer satisfaction, and competitive potential on a global scale. All we’d say is.