How Trump Agenda, From Budget Cuts to Tariffs, Is Changing Battle Between U.S. States for Business

How Trump agenda, from budget cuts to tariffs, is changing battle between U.S. states for business

Trump's budget cuts and tariff policies are creating new pressures, and opportunities, for states seeking to attract big businesses and the jobs they offer.

Trump’s Federal Budget Cuts Could Boost Marijuana Legalization Efforts As States Seek New Revenue, Congresswoman Says

A Democratic congresswoman says the Trump administration’s push to make states pay a larger share for public services such as food assistance and health care amid his efforts to cut federal spending might ultimately “push them in the direction of legalizing marijuana” so they can offset those costs with cannabis tax revenue. In an interview on the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Voice of Cannabis podcast that was released on Thursd…

Virginia’s Legalization Without Legal Sales is a Dangerous, Illogical Failure

By Jacob Wilson, Richmond Resident By next year, 23 states will have legal, operating adult-use marijuana markets. Delaware and Minnesota are set to join the ranks of those with licensed retail outlets, leaving Virginia as the lone legal marijuana state without a system for legal sales. Let that sink in: we legalized possession years ago, … Continue reading

By the numbers: Top choices from KPBS' Budget Challenge reveal residents' priorities

KPBS's Budget Challenge drew thousands of participants who overwhelmingly supported raising the cannabis business tax. But experts warn that this move may not yield expected results due to competition from the illicit market and other factors.