Marijunana

Discussion of the legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic in the United States over the past decades, for both pot-enthusiast and politicians alike. After more then a year following the passing of Amendment 64 by voters (legalizing marijuana in Colorado), and a mere three months after the first marijuana retail stores open, there has been a positive effect towards Colorado’s economy. Governor John Hickenlooper has already come out and said he expects to accumulate a minimum of $134 million, in taxes from marijuana sales alone, within the next fiscal year. Such amounts are sure to provide Colorado with increased funding towards government programs such as infrastructure and education.
With this legalization, the production and sales can be recorded, and then included in the United States Gross Domestic Product (GDP). There is now more data allowing a better look at the market value of the final goods in the U.S. This is able to prove for a better understanding of the well being of people’s lives. Due to Colorado and Washington being the only states to have legalized marijuana...