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  1. Sin state: How bad habits become big revenue for Oregon

    As Oregon adds marijuana to its list of taxable sins, Street Roots examines the financial impact of the state’s excise taxes, also known as “sin taxes.” How much revenue do sin taxes generate for the state and what do the taxed sins ultimately cost reside ...

    19 Feb 2015 - Emily Green

  2. Bust to boon: City Hall sees green in legalized marijuana

    For decades, cities have spent untold sums of money trying to prevent people from possessing and consuming drugs. With Oregon potentially poised to legalize marijuana, the state’s largest city is already taking steps to benefit financially from pot being ...

    12 Aug 2014 - Jake Thomas

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