Govs. Polis And Moore On Cannabis Rescheduling: ‘We Are At The End Of The Failed Era Of Prohibition’
On the brink of cannabis rescheduling, democratic Governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland delivered a unified message: the federal cannabis agenda needs immediate advancement.
“We are at the end of the failed era of prohibition,” Polis said at an event organized by the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform (CCSR).
Cannabis In Colorado
Polis’ administration has significantly shaped Colorado’s progressive cannabis policies since the state legalized recreational cannabis in November 2012, positioning it as a pioneer alongside Washington state and Oregon.
“In so many ways, we feel that we are a model to the nation. We legalized delivery, hospitality, and social use giving out-of-towners and tourists a chance to legally and safely consume. We continue pushing forward access to banking and financial services for the industry. Legal cannabis has created thousands of jobs, but there’s a lot that needs to be done” Polis said.
Since legalization, Colorado has generated over $2.5 billion in cannabis tax revenue, supporting public programs and services. But money is not the first thing the governor stresses when it …