Illinois marijuana revenue $600M below potential – Illinois Policy

Of all states with legal marijuana, Illinois brings in the second-lowest revenue per capita. High tax rates and strict regulatory burdens prevent Illinois from tapping the full potential of marijuana tax revenue.
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Freddy
1 year ago

Soon the pols will be pushing other sources of revenue like prostitution. It’s ALWAYS a revenue problem NEVER a spending one. What other vices have not met their potential that can generate more taxes? I guess not enough people are smoking pot. Maybe another mandate is warranted. I wonder if any people escaped Sodom&Gomorrah and their ancestors are now politicians?

Aaron
1 year ago
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The vices are the low hanging fruit. You need to look at what will soon be tax evasion like gardening.

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