Tag: Marijuana Tax Revenue
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EDITORIAL: Polis’ impaired judgment on pot
We’ve tried reasoning with Gov. Jared Polis about his almost-giddy infatuation with retail marijuana and its purported benefits to our state. So far, our efforts have been futile. Oblivious to the demonstrable harm high-potency THC products have done to Colorado — particularly its youth — Polis glibly continues to peddle utter nonsense on the subject.…
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Former Kansas cop now licenses Aurora’s marijuana businesses
Dusty Allen used to arrest people for illegal marijuana. Now, he issues licenses to people looking to sell it legally in Aurora. Allen is going into his seventh year working in marijuana licensing for the city of Aurora and knows the ins-and-outs of the industry — which is celebrating the 10th year of legalization on Jan.…
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Aurora council debates how to fund homelessness services as revenue decreases
Aurora’s Homelessness and Behavioral Services officials presented recommendations for funding at an Aurora council study session Monday night, drawing debate between councilmembers about how much, and when to decide how much, to give organizations partnering with the city to manage the challenge. Emma Knight, manager of Aurora Homelessness and Behavioral Services, said funding levels —…