{"id":14191,"date":"2026-04-19T19:44:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/wp-event\/gov-shack-no-68-how-should-we-regulate-it-live-420-special-fundraiser\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T19:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:44:03","slug":"gov-shack-no-68-how-should-we-regulate-it-live-420-special-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"wp_events","link":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/es\/wp-event\/gov-shack-no-68-how-should-we-regulate-it-live-420-special-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Shack No. 68: How Should We Regulate It? LIVE 420 Special & Fundraiser!"},"content":{"rendered":"

LIVE on The Gov Shack \u2014 It\u2019s a special 420 episode and we\u2019re tackling a major policy question: How should New York regulate cannabis? With legalization already underway, the real challenge is building a system that actually works for farmers, manufacturers, retailers, consumers\u2014and the broader economy.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening right now in New York\u2019s cannabis rollout? Why has it been so rocky, slow, and controversial? And what can we learn from other states like Colorado, California, and Florida about licensing, taxation, enforcement, and market growth?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll break down how to create a pro-growth cannabis industry that supports small businesses, protects public safety, and avoids overregulation that drives activity back to the black market. Can cannabis become a real economic engine for New York\u2014creating jobs, increasing revenue, and helping struggling communities?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also discuss the cultural divide, concerns from more conservative New Yorkers, criminal justice reform, and the ongoing conflict with federal law.<\/p>\n

Finally, how could cannabis policy shape the 2026 and 2028 elections in New York?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll share my ideas, break down real solutions, and take LIVE questions and comments.
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