A new study weighs the pros and cons of recreational marijuana for Illinois counties. The analysis examines the ‘value’ of cannabis to Illinois counties since the state legalized marijuana in 2020. The study’s author, Adee Athiyaman of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says the number of cannabis users in Illinois has leveled off.
His analysis compares treatment costs to tax revenues to determine if getting into the marijuana business was worth it. The study suggests that recreational cannabis legalization doesn’t provide ‘value’ for 35% of the metro counties and one-in-three of rural counties.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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