Regulate Rhode Island to Host First Cannabis Caucus
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Regulate Rhode Island to Host First Cannabis Caucus
Regulate Rhode Island is a statewide coalition of organizations and citizens working to regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol.
The event will be an evening of music and conversation about how the coalition is moving cannabis policy reform forward in Rhode Island.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAnyone from the public, including lawmakers and other leaders in our community, who is interested in cannabis policy is encouraged to attend.
The Cannabis Caucus will be an opportunity for supporters of cannabis policy reform to come together and strengthen the bonds within our movement to end cannabis prohibition in Rhode Island.
Marijuana Use in the New England States
6. Maine
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 12.45%
National Rank: 13th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (2.5 ounces or less)
5. Connecticut
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 12.50%
National Rank: 12th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (less than 0.5 ounce)
4. Massachusetts
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.19%
National Rank: 5th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
3. New Hampshire
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.60%
National Rank: 4th most
Possession Laws: Medical Use Only
2. Rhode Island
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.85%
National Rank: 3rd most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
1. Vermont
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.90%
National Rank: 2nd most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
