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Bonus Episode:

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Shares his Cannabis Proposals for the New Budget and How Colorado Can Remain a Leader in Cannabis

In this special bonus Weed Wonks episode, Jordan Wellington and Mason Tvert host Colorado Governor Jared Polis for a whirlwind talk about the Governor’s cannabis proposals for the new state budget released a day earlier, why they’re important for cannabis operators, and how the state can continue to be a leader and an innovator in legal marijuana, more than a decade after legalization. 

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Shares his Cannabis Proposals for the New Budget and How Colorado Can Remain a Leader in Cannabis
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About This Episode:

In the more than a decade since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, the state has remained at the forefront of the legal marijuana industry, even as new markets have opened in states across the country. 

But how can Colorado remain a leader and an innovator in legal cannabis? 

In this special bonus Weed Wonks episode, Colorado Governor Jared Polis sits with Jordan Wellington and Mason Tvert for an in-depth talk about the cannabis-related proposals in the new state budget he released just a day earlier.

From an annual $5 million in funding for the state’s Cannabis Business Office to tax credits and millions in assistance to expedite cannabis licensing, the proposals send a clear message that the state is committed to creating an environment in which cannabis businesses thrive. 

Governor Polis also shares his thoughts about whether Colorado can be the cannabis genetics library for the nation and why, when it comes to marijuana reform, we should never let perfect be the enemy of good. 

Hosted By:

Jordan Wellington

Strategies 64

Jordan Wellington is a partner at leading cannabis policy and public affairs firm Strategies 64. Jordan has played a key role in drafting cannabis legislation and regulations in Colorado and other states and regularly advises government officials, businesses, and organizations from around the U.S. and across the globe on responsible cannabis regulation.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Shares his Cannabis Proposals for the New Budget and How Colorado Can Remain a Leader in Cannabis

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