We'll be introducing a bill that will end, marijuana prohibition
Well, removing it from the jurisdiction of the federal government
allows the States to regulate it like they would alcohol
Jasmers in the 30's were known to smoke marijuana
And Harry Anslinger started a war on marijuana
which was not illegal until that time
Flirting With Pot, another major public figure speaking out
about changing marijuana laws in this country
Following in the footsteps of President Obama
who said marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol
and slammed the unfair penalties, for some users
The State of Colorado is not only high on products like
Skunk No 1, Green Crack, and Purple Lady
Those products are making the State rich
We're talking about nearly $190 million dollars in projected tax revenue
remember Colorado has an aggressive tax on weed
Marijuana sales are beating expectations on every level
This is making huge money for the State of Colorado
we're talking tens of millions of dollars
The first revenue projections are in, and other States are taking notice
And Dispensary owners are telling us that business has not slowed down