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July28,2016
Contact:JimBorghesani,CommunicationsDirector
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current rules are in stark contrast to how other legal drugs, such as
alcohol, are regulated. I also believe this new form of regulation will
improve education of young people about all types of drug use.
Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Framingham), House Chairman of the Harm
Reduction Caucus and House Chairman of the Joint Committee on
Higher Education, said ending marijuana prohibition would allow the
state to move toward a less punitive drug policy embracing evidence
and data as a roadmap. Changing the way we think about drug policy
will help reduce mass incarceration while undermining the
underground economy and increasing tax revenue to more effectively
serve our communities, Sannicandro said.
Also endorsing the measure were Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Cambridge), Sen.
Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), Rep. Michael Moran (D-Brighton), Rep. Jay
Livingstone (D-Boston), Rep. Brian Mannal (D-Centerville) and Rep.
Mary Keefe (D-Worcester).
Were proud to have these far-sighted leaders with us as we work to
inform voters about how Question 4 will benefit Massachusetts and
about the success of regulated systems in other states, said Yes on 4
communications director Jim Borghesani. These elected officials
recognize the failure of prohibition and they understand why regulating
and taxing marijuana is the best path forward.
-- end -The Yes on Question 4 Campaign is supporting a 2016 statewide ballot
initiative to regulate and tax marijuana in Massachusetts. For more
information, visit http://www.RegulateMassachusetts.org