（每日一读）2014年3月高考英语考前突破 阅读理解能力 财经新闻 科罗拉多州两月收取大麻交易税200万.docVIP

科罗拉多州两月收取大麻交易税200万 The US state of Colorado collected $2m in taxes from newly legalised recreational marijuana businesses in January. 美国科罗拉多州自今年一月份大麻交易合法化之后共收取税金200万美元。 ? Colorado became the first US state to legalize the commercial sale of cannabis（大麻） in 2012, and stores opened for business on 1 January 2014. ? In total, 59 marijuana firms filed tax returns on an estimated $14m in sales. ? Overall, the state collected a total of $3.5m in marijuana taxes if medical marijuana firms are included. ? Marijuana model? ? The money is earmarked for youth prevention services, substance abuse treatment, and public health, according to a plan proposed by Colorado Governor, John Hickenlooper. ? Many other US states are closely watching Colorados figures. ? Washington state is set to introduce legal sales later this year. ? Most of Colorados tax revenues came from firms around the city of Denver.? ? Recently, US President Barack Obama said marijuana was no more dangerous than alcohol, while cautioning both were bad decisions. ? Nonetheless, he has instructed the Department of Justice to halt prosecutions of banks that do business with cannabis firms. ? Currently, 20 US states, as well as Washington, DC, allow for the sale of medical marijuana. 1