PHOTOS: Medical Marijuana Tax Protesters at Rhode Island State House
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Protesters of Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo's proposed tax on medical marijuana took to the Rhode Island State House Tuesday afternoon.
SLIDES: See Photos BELOW
Wrote event organizers:
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTGovernor Gina Raimondo's proposed amendments in the 2017 Budget would Tax the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program to the point where Patients will not be able to afford their medicine. RIPAC and RCRI will be hosting a protest of the profitization of our Medical Program. The sick and ailing should never be the target of surplus tax revenue. We need to let our Governor know that concept will never change!!!!
Related Slideshow: State House Protest Against Medical Marijuana Tax - February 23, 2016
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