THE POOR AND HURTING AWAIT COMPASSIONATE CARE’S RETURN

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Starting in 1996, California's indigent and infirm could rely on the Compassionate Care Act for necessary medicine. In 2016, the arrival of REC — and its accompanying 38 percent tax rate — spelled the end of non-profits' ability to give away cannabis to those in need.A much-needed comeback for compassion care seems to be on the way.Kaiser Health News

• Now, “the prices at dispensaries are out of reach if you need daily medicine, and the taxes are . . .
  

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