R.I. Governor Chafee Open to Exploring Pot Legalization for Recreational Use
It appears that Governor Chafee may be warming to the concept of legalizing and regulating marijuana in Rhode Island as a potential source of tax revenue. Over the weekend, Chafee, a Democrat, attended the National Governors Association’s winter meeting in Washington, D.C., and listened to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, also a Democrat, talk about the legalization of marijuana in his state that is expected to generate more than $100 million in taxes and regulatory fees this year. Hickenlooper had been [...]