The Governor is now proposing new and significant budget cuts for this upcoming legislation session in the following areas: capital construction for our schools, health and human services, public safety/courts, healthcare including Colorado hospitals, and education including K-12 and higher education. Areas that have experienced and reported increased negative impacts and/or costs associated with increased marijuana availability/commercialization.
Areas mentioned where marijuana tax revenues will be spent highlight some of the negative impacts from increased marijuana availability/commercialization, and include:
"Hiring of more mental health professionals in schools and child welfare caseworkers“
$18 million program to create affordable housing for the homeless" (Denver has reported dramatic increases in student homelessness as has other areas in Colorado.)
Links
[1] http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/01/2018-colorado-budget-john-hickenlooper-cuts/
[2] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/colorado%2A
[3] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/homeless
[4] http://rethinkpot.org/tags/students