People are like "why would these supposedly pro business Republicans be cutting funding for public universities that are huge economic growth engines" and like look at how the richest states vote and how the poorest states vote. If you were a Republican would you want your state to become wealthier?
This is also why almost no blood red states have legalized weed in any meaningful way. I think Idaho, shockingly, did recreational?
I mean, it's obviously a huge revenue influx - people will throw tax money at you for weed!
It’s basically legal in Louisiana but it was by accident. They made hemp derived products legal to help farmers so we have drinks like Crescent 9 THC seltzer and gummies.
They recently tried to ban those but the bill failed. So, they limited it to 5mg per drink and only in bars/restaurants.
It’s also effectively legal in New Orleans. The city police won’t arrest you unless you have more than 2.5 lbs. or are doing a worse crime. Outside New Orleans, up to 14 grams is just a $100 ticket but no arrest. It’s a summons like a traffic ticket.
