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Congress can set a floor, as it has done, however inadequately, with alcohol and tobacco, and states can build on it as they choose.
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Congress can set floor as it has done with alcohol and tobacco and states can build on it as they choose
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The author
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News Article
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Regulation
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM (6 months ago)

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It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/opinion/regulate-legalized-marijuana.html

The Editorial Board argues that the US has a marijuana problem due to increased use and associated harms. They advocate for stricter regulation, including federal taxes, potency limits, and crackdowns on misleading medical claims. The piece suggests a shift from hands-off commercial legalization to a more balanced approach.

Marijuana Legalization Regulation Drug Policy Addiction Public Health Taxes

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