March 22, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch, 22, 2021 How Texans Stop Pain with a Plant: Findings from a Survey of Medical Cannabis Users Austin, TX – Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and Foundation for an Informed Texas have worked together on a survey of Texas patients to better understand patient needs, why they use cannabis, the conditions which cannabis helps, the effects of cannabis on these conditions, and to provide accurate data. The survey was conducted online between August 11, 2020, and October 6, 2020, and recruited participants through medical cannabis patient networks, including Foundation for an Informed Texas. Review the one pager, the full report and visit the Baker Institute site. Key Findings: 84% of respondents have considered leaving Texas for a state with a more […]
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March 15, 2021
The Texas Legislature is in session and dozens of marijuana-related bills have been introduced, including including proposals to reduce the penalties for marijuana possession. We are at the Capitol with our educational exhibit, including displays featuring information about the arrest rates, clearance rates, taxpayer cost, valuable point of views from law enforcement, the disparity in enforcement and more. We were honored to collaborate with our coalition, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, on the creation and production of this exhibit. Review the graphics and their sources below. Take a video tour of the exhibit.
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February 19, 2021
The Texas Legislature has been in session for six weeks and dozens of marijuana-related bills have been introduced, including proposals to create a regulated cannabis market. We are at the Capitol sharing imperative information through our educational exhibit. This display cover important topics like job creation, new revenue streams, criminal justice savings and more. We were honored to collaborate with our coalition, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, on the creation and production of this exhibit. Check out our upcoming seminar on this topic. Review the graphics and their sources below. Take a video tour of the exhibit.
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February 4, 2021
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, Texas has to re-evaluate how we operate as a state. This includes the way we do business and how we choose to utilize resources. Our united goals are to keep Texans safe and keep our economy moving. A growing number of states have embraced regulatory frameworks to allow for businesses to grow, manufacture and sell cannabis to those that are over the age of 21. Informed Texas will cover effective tax rates vs prohibitive rates, number of potential consumers, estimated sales per customer, job growth, revenue, criminal justice impacts and more. This seminar will air on 3/6/21 and then will immediately be available for on demand replay. Sponsorships enable us to offer lower registration pricing and registration scholarships. It also empowers […]
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